Ransomware Group Storm Hits: Gardeners’ Guild
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Gardeners’ Guild — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Storm. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-30T06:18:31.268925+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Gardeners’ Guild |
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | Gardeners’ Guild is a full-service landscaping company based in the SF Bay Area, specializing in both interior and exterior landscape maintenance and construction. Founded in 1972 and employee-owned, they offer a range of services including irrigation repair, sustainable landscaping, and fire fuel reduction. Their clients include multi-family communities, commercial buildings, business parks, hospitality venues, and residential properties. The company is dedicated to transforming and maintaining landscapes while promoting water conservation and drought-tolerant designs. The company headquarters is located in 2780 Goodrick Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, United States. 51-200 Employees |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-30T03:49:37+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-30T06:18:31.268925+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | gardenersguild.com |
| Business Sector | Agriculture and Food Production |
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