Ransomware Group Storm Hits: Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Storm. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-14T07:12:10.340623+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital |
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital was established in Lexington, Kentucky in 1986 as a partnership between veterinarians William Rood and Thomas Riddle. The facility offers a range of services for the treatment of horses. They have cared for many famous Thoroughbreds both at the racetrack and on the farm. They also provide support for other equine sporting events such as the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games held in Lexington. Rood & Riddle operates branches in Saratoga Springs, New York and Wellington, Florida. The company headquarters is located in 2150 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY 40511, United States. 201-500 Employees |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-11T13:42:08+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-14T07:12:10.340623+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | roodandriddle.com |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
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