Ransomware Group Storm Hits: First Secure Bank and Trust
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, First Secure Bank and Trust — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Storm. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-18T07:49:50.710298+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | First Secure Bank and Trust |
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | First Secure Bank and Trust was founded in Palos Hills, Illinois in 1977 to serve the financial needs of the company’s friends and neighbors. Today, the company is still in the neighborhood and continuing with that mission. The company is the only “true” locally owned bank in the area. The company care about the community because the company live here, too. This local knowledge and commitment gives the company a tremendous advantage when it comes to helping you with your financial needs. Other nearby bank branches have headquarters miles away and employees that move from location to location as the need arises. The company is always here to listen to you and then use the company’s years of experience to help you achieve your financial goals, whether it is a simple free checking account or sophisticated investment advice. The company will always give you the right service-right here, right now. The company headquarters is located in 10360 S Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465, United States. 11-50 Employees |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-18T05:44:18+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-18T07:49:50.710298+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | firstsecurebank.com |
| Business Sector | Financial Services |
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