Westco Motors Cairns
StormThis record tracks a ransomware attack claimed by the Storm group against Westco Motors Cairns. 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
Westco Motors Cairns is a family-owned and operated multi-franchise dealership offering new and used vehicles from brands such as Nissan, Mazda, Volkswagen, BMW, and LDV. With over 25 years of experience, the dealership prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service and employs over a hundred local staff. Their services include vehicle sales, trade-ins, financing, servicing, and parts sales, catering to a diverse clientele in the Cairns area. Westco Motors aims to create a welcoming environment, treating every customer as part of their family.. The company headquarters is located in 347 Mulgrave Road, Bungalow, QLD 4870, Australia. 51-200 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.