This record tracks a ransomware attack claimed by the
payoutsking group against
Vortex Companies. It collects the publicly disclosed attack details — sector, location and
timeline — as published on the operator's leak site and indexed by Breach House.
Window Zero
EXPOSURE GAP
Window Zero is the time the breach stayed in the open before
anyone said so — the gap between when the attack was first discovered
on the operator's leak site (t1) and when it was publicly disclosed (t2).
The wider this window, the longer victims, staff and customers were exposed with no warning.
32days
t1 · Published
t2 · Disclosed
Business Category
Construction / Real Estate
Published
January 19, 2026
Disclosed / Notified
Feb 20, 2026
Attack Summary
[AI generated] Vortex Companies is a US-based infrastructure rehabilitation firm specializing in trenchless technology solutions for underground pipe and sewer systems. Operating in the water and wastewater industry, the company provides services including pipe lining, manhole rehabilitation, and structural repair. It serves municipalities and utilities across North America, helping extend the life of aging infrastructure without extensive excavation.
Leak Screenshots
SAMPLE
Proof-of-breach screenshots the operator posted from the stolen data. Previews are
redacted and locked — the originals are available on HaveIBeenRansom.
Dark Web Exposure
Findings for vortexcompanies.com
— indexed by HaveIBeenRansom.
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