Attorneys at Almeida Law Group are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed on behalf of individuals affected by a possible Country-Wide Insurance data breach. According to dark web monitoring sources, a hacker group calling itself Booba Project claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Country-Wide Insurance in a post first observed in August 2026, alleging it had gained access to internal company systems. As of this writing, Country-Wide Insurance has not issued a public confirmation of the incident, and the exact scope of any exposed data remains unknown. If you believe you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Country-Wide Insurance
Country-Wide Insurance Company (CWICO) is a privately held auto insurance provider headquartered at 40 Wall Street, New York City, New York 10005. Founded in 1963, the company has been serving the downstate New York area for over 60 years, offering personal and commercial auto insurance through a network of independent brokers. It employs between 201 and 500 people and reports approximately $22.6 million in annual revenue.
What Happened?
Country-Wide Insurance was listed on a dark web leak site by the Booba Project ransomware group, as reported by Ransomware.live on August 24th, 2026. The group claims to have stolen 92 GB of data described only as “insurance” data. These are attacker-side allegations only; no confirmation from Country-Wide Insurance, any regulator, or any official company statement has been found. RedPacket Security, an independent threat intelligence aggregator, separately reported the Booba Project listing of Country-Wide Insurance on August 24th, 2026, corroborating the appearance of the claim on the group’s leak site, though not confirming that a breach actually occurred. No specific data types — such as Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or financial account information — have been identified by any source as part of this incident.
Booba Project is characterized by threat intelligence analysts as an early-stage, low-volume ransomware and data-extortion operation that emerged around mid-2026, with only a handful of publicly observed victims. Analysts have not yet determined whether it is a genuinely new group, a rebrand of an existing operation, or a small independent affiliate. The group’s observed tactics involve double extortion — combining data theft with encryption. Country-Wide Insurance has not publicly acknowledged this incident.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Country-Wide Insurance Company (CWICO)
- Industry: Insurance (property/casualty, primarily auto insurance)
- Location: 40 Wall Street, New York City, New York 10005
- Incident type: Ransomware leak-site allegation (double extortion — claimed data theft and encryption)
- Ransomware group: Booba Project
- Claim first observed: August 24th, 2026
- Source: Ransomware.live leak-site allegation (https://www.ransomware.live/id/Q291bnRyeS1XaWRlIEluc3VyYW5jZUBCb29iYSBQcm9qZWN0); RedPacket Security corroboration (https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/booba-project-ransomware-victim-country-wide-insurance/); Booba Project profile — Mallory.ai (https://mallory.ai/actors/019f3ccc-b689-7222-8cf4-63af0c036d17)
What Should You Do?
Because the specific types of data involved have not been identified, the best step right now is to be cautious and proactive. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to help prevent unauthorized account openings. Review your credit reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries at AnnualCreditReport.com, where you can access free reports from each bureau. Monitor your financial accounts closely for any suspicious activity. If you believe you have already been a victim of identity theft, report it at IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step recovery guidance.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
