high severity September 27, 2026 · 2 min read Unverified claim — what this is

First Secure Bank Group Listed by Storm Ransomware Group

If you are a client of First Secure Bank Group, here’s what is being claimed, and what it would mean for you.

FinTech | Joliet, Illinois, United States | First Secure Bank Group is a U.S.-based financial services organization focused on providing community-oriented banking solutions to individuals, families, and businesses. The group operates through affiliated banking institutions, including First Secure Bank and The State Bank Group. Its services include personal and business checking and savings accounts, commercial and consumer lending, mortgages, online banking, treasury services, and other financial products. First Secure Bank Group emphasizes personalized customer service, long-term relationshi
— from Storm’s own leak-site posting. This is the group’s claim, quoted verbatim; it is not GalaxyWarden’s reporting and has not been independently verified.

First Secure Bank Group Listed by Storm Ransomware Group

Storm has listed First Secure Bank Group on its leak site. The ransomware-extortion group claims the Illinois-based financial institution is part of its latest campaign. As of writing, First Secure Bank Group has not publicly confirmed the claim.

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If the claim is accurate, the absence of any enumerated data categories in the listing means it is unclear what, if anything, may have been taken. The record also does not state how many customers were affected or when any incident may have occurred. This leaves you with more questions than answers about the real risk to your information.

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Real confirmation would require the bank to issue a formal notice describing what happened, what was taken, and who was affected. Until that happens, the most accurate statement is simply that one ransomware crew has made an unverified claim.

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Attributed to Storm · 116 incidents tracked →

Severity High the filing does not enumerate what was exposed

Disclosed September 27, 2026

Last reviewed September 27, 2026

Affected Unconfirmed

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