Sprachakademie Rhein-Ruhr
StormThis record tracks a ransomware attack claimed by the Storm group against Sprachakademie Rhein-Ruhr. 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 GAPWindow 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.
Attack Summary
Sprachakademie Rhein-Ruhr has been providing German language courses since 1995, aimed at individuals looking to study and build a life in Germany. They offer a range of courses from A1 to C1 levels, including specialized programs for medical professionals and online options. As a certified telc examination center, they facilitate language proficiency tests in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Their services are designed to support clients in obtaining university access and visa acquisition in Germany. The company headquarters is located in Hansastraße 79, 47058 Duisburg, Germany. 11-50 Employees
Leak Screenshots
SAMPLEProof-of-breach screenshots the operator posted from the stolen data. Previews are redacted and locked — the originals are available on HaveIBeenRansom.