Haynes Manuals
vicesocietyThis record tracks a ransomware attack claimed by the vicesociety group against Haynes Manuals. 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
Haynes Manuals is a publishing company best known for owner’s workshop and repair manuals for cars, motorcycles, and related machinery. It operates from Sparkford, Somerset, United Kingdom, and serves readers with print and digital DIY repair guides through its Haynes brand. The company’s offerings are aimed at vehicle maintenance, servicing, and customization, making it a recognized name in technical publishing. It was listed as a ransomware victim associated with vicesociety.
Leak Screenshots
SAMPLEProof-of-breach screenshots the operator posted from the stolen data. Previews are redacted and locked — the originals are available on HaveIBeenRansom.