Wills Point Chevrolet Hit by Akira Ransomware Attack, Exposing Sensitive Data of 483 Texans
A ransomware attack targeting Wills Point Chevrolet (operated by Ray Riding Motors, Inc.) has exposed the sensitive personal information of 483 individuals in Texas. The cybercriminal group Akira claimed responsibility for the breach, announcing the attack on March 13, 2026, via the Tor network.
The compromised data includes names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical information, scanned employee documents, passports, W-9 forms, bank statements, financial records, and various agreements. The firm, based at 6020 Houston St., Wills Point, Texas, notified affected individuals by mail.
Shamis & Gentile P.A., a law firm specializing in data breach cases, is investigating potential legal claims for those impacted, citing possible compensation for damages, financial losses, and emotional distress. The breach underscores the ongoing threat of ransomware attacks targeting businesses handling sensitive customer and employee data.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/investigations/ray-riding-motors-data-breach-2026
Wills Point Chevrolet cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/wills-point-chevrolet
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"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "3/2026",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': '483',
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'location': '6020 Houston St., Wills Point, Texas, USA',
'name': 'Wills Point Chevrolet (Ray Riding Motors, '
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'customer_advisories': 'notified affected individuals by mail',
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'number_of_records_exposed': '483',
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'description': 'A ransomware attack targeting Wills Point Chevrolet (operated '
'by Ray Riding Motors, Inc.) has exposed the sensitive '
'personal information of 483 individuals in Texas. The '
'cybercriminal group Akira claimed responsibility for the '
'breach, announcing the attack on March 13, 2026, via the Tor '
'network. The compromised data includes names, Social Security '
'numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical information, '
'scanned employee documents, passports, W-9 forms, bank '
'statements, financial records, and various agreements. The '
'firm notified affected individuals by mail.',
'impact': {'data_compromised': 'names, Social Security numbers, driver’s '
'license numbers, medical information, scanned '
'employee documents, passports, W-9 forms, '
'bank statements, financial records, and '
'various agreements',
'identity_theft_risk': 'high',
'payment_information_risk': 'high'},
'investigation_status': 'ongoing (legal investigation by Shamis & Gentile '
'P.A.)',
'ransomware': {'data_exfiltration': 'yes', 'ransomware_strain': 'Akira'},
'references': [{'source': 'Tor network announcement by Akira'}],
'regulatory_compliance': {'legal_actions': 'potential legal claims being '
'investigated by Shamis & Gentile '
'P.A.'},
'response': {'communication_strategy': 'notified affected individuals by mail',
'third_party_assistance': 'Shamis & Gentile P.A. (law firm '
'investigating potential legal '
'claims)'},
'threat_actor': 'Akira',
'title': 'Wills Point Chevrolet Hit by Akira Ransomware Attack, Exposing '
'Sensitive Data of 483 Texans',
'type': 'ransomware'}