On November 22, 2023, The Robison Group appeared on the LockBit 3.0 ransomware leak site, claiming that the Michigan-based private investigation agency had been hit by a ransomware attack in which internal files were exfiltrated.
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Primary Disclosure Details
The LockBit 3.0 listing states that The Robison Group, which provides surveillance, SIU, and desktop investigation services, suffered a ransomware intrusion resulting in the theft of internal files. The disclosure does not quantify the number of records affected, list specific data types beyond “internal files,” or reveal the ransom demand. It simply states that data was taken and is now hosted on the group’s onion site for anyone to view or download. Public reporting on LockBit 3.0 indicates the actors typically publish a sample of stolen data and set a short deadline before releasing the full archive if payment is not received.
Why This Matters for You and Your Family
When a professional investigation firm loses control of its internal files, the exposure can reach far beyond the company. Clients, witnesses, insured individuals, and employees may have personal details, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, or case notes stored in those systems. If your name, address, or financial information was ever part of an insurance claim, workplace investigation, or legal matter handled by The Robison Group, that information could now be in the hands of criminals. Even a single leaked record can be stitched together with other breaches to build a complete profile of you and your household.
Doxxing and Identity-Chain Risks
Ransomware groups like LockBit do not limit themselves to selling data in bulk. They or subsequent buyers often weaponize it for targeted doxxing, identity theft, or follow-on extortion. A leaked investigative file might contain not only your current address and phone number but also details about family members, previous residences, or children’s names. These fragments become links in a larger identity chain. Once criminals connect your work email, personal phone, and children’s online gaming usernames to the same household, they can pivot from one account to the next. Credential leaks of this nature frequently cascade into gaming account takeovers, where children’s profiles are hijacked for further fraud or harassment.