Ransomware Group stormous Hits: HIGUCHI USA, INC
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, HIGUCHI USA, INC — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group stormous. This data breach, discovered on 2026-06-28T21:30:18.175105+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | HIGUCHI USA, INC |
| Threat Group | stormous |
| Summary | (Dallas – HongKong – LosAngeles ) Comprehensive financial statements including Balance Sheets, Asset records, Liabilities, Capital, Accounts Receivable (A/R), and Accounts Payable (A/P) database backups from Sage 50 (formerly Peachtree Accounting software), indicated by the .ptb file extension Corporate data detailing domestic and international inventory tracking, trade checking, and business operations. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-06-28T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-06-28T21:30:18.175105+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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