Vortex Companies
payoutskingThis record tracks a ransomware attack claimed by the payoutsking group against Vortex Companies. 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
[AI generated] Vortex Companies is a US-based infrastructure rehabilitation firm specializing in trenchless technology solutions for underground pipe and sewer systems. Operating in the water and wastewater industry, the company provides services including pipe lining, manhole rehabilitation, and structural repair. It serves municipalities and utilities across North America, helping extend the life of aging infrastructure without extensive excavation.
Leak Screenshots
SAMPLEProof-of-breach screenshots the operator posted from the stolen data. Previews are redacted and locked — the originals are available on HaveIBeenRansom.