Ransomware Group clop Hits: COLUMBIABANK.COM(UMPQUABANK.COM)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, COLUMBIABANK.COM(UMPQUABANK.COM) — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group clop. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-23T14:33:01.876558+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | COLUMBIABANK.COM(UMPQUABANK.COM) |
| Threat Group | clop |
| Summary | [AI generated] Columbia Banking System, operating under the domains columbiabank.com and umpquabank.com, is a U.S.-based financial holding company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. Following its merger with Umpqua Holdings, it operates as Umpqua Bank, providing retail banking, commercial banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services to individuals and businesses primarily across the western United States, including Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, and Nevada. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-23T14:32:47.016660+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-23T14:33:01.876558+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | UMPQUABANK.COM |
| Business Sector | Financial Services |
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