Ransomware Group Storm Hits: McCarthy Tire Service
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, McCarthy Tire Service — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Storm. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-15T10:47:23.874476+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | McCarthy Tire Service |
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | McCarthy Tire Service is a family-owned and operated American tire and automotive service company founded in 1926 and headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in commercial tire sales and services, fleet management, truck mechanical repairs, off-the-road (OTR) and industrial tires, passenger vehicle services, and 24-hour commercial roadside assistance. McCarthy Tire also operates Bandag retread manufacturing plants, providing tire retreading solutions for commercial and industrial customers. With more than 70 service locations across eight states on the U.S. East Coast, the company serves transportation, construction, agriculture, forestry, and other industries. McCarthy Tire is one of the largest independent commercial tire dealers in the United States. The company headquarters is located in 340 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, United States. 1K-5K Employees |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-14T22:44:28+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-15T10:47:23.874476+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | mccarthytire.com |
| Business Sector | Retail & E-Commerce |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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- train staff to spot attacks — close the gap attackers exploit.
- monitor the dark web for leaked logins — close the gap attackers exploit.
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