Attorneys at Almeida Law Group are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed on behalf of individuals affected by a possible Silvercup Studios data breach. According to dark web monitoring sources, a hacker group calling itself Storm claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Silvercup Studios in a post first observed in September 2026, alleging it had gained access to internal company systems. As of this writing, Silvercup Studios 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 Silvercup Studios
Silvercup Studios is a film and television production facility headquartered at 42-22 22nd Street, Long Island City, New York 11101, operating since 1983. It is recognized as the largest independent, full-service film and television production facility in the northeastern United States, offering 23 sound stages across three campuses along with equipment rental, production offices, and on-site lighting and grip services. Notable productions filmed there include Succession, The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, and 30 Rock. In 2020, the studio was acquired by an affiliate of Hackman Capital Partners.
What Happened?
Silvercup Studios was listed in a ransomware leak-site allegation reported by Ransomware.live on September 30th, 2026. The Storm ransomware group — tracked by Microsoft Threat Intelligence as Storm-1175 and also known as Spearwing — claimed the studio as a victim on its dark web leak site. This is an attacker-side allegation only. No public confirmation from Silvercup Studios, Hackman Capital Partners, any regulatory body, or any mainstream media outlet has been found. GalaxyWarden documented the listing but stated it could not independently confirm the incident.
The claim posted on the leak site contains background and marketing text about Silvercup Studios rather than specific breach details. No data types, data volume, or breach dates have been disclosed by any party. The Storm group is a China-linked, financially motivated threat actor that began deploying a custom ransomware payload called StormEncryptor on August 2nd, 2026, after previously using Medusa ransomware. The group has been active since at least 2023 and is known for rapidly exploiting newly disclosed vulnerabilities in internet-facing software, including CVE-2026-18577 in N-able N-central. Storm has claimed multiple other victims during August and September 2026. No prior cybersecurity incidents involving Silvercup Studios were found, and no litigation related to this claim has been identified.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Silvercup Studios
- Industry: Entertainment / Film and Television Production
- Location: Long Island City, New York
- Incident type: Ransomware leak-site allegation (unverified)
- Date claim first observed: September 30th, 2026
- Source: Ransomware.live leak-site allegation; GalaxyWarden; GBHackers
What Should You Do?
Even though this incident has not been confirmed by Silvercup Studios, it is a good idea to take precautionary steps now. You can place a free fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name. Review your credit reports for any suspicious activity at AnnualCreditReport.com, and monitor your financial accounts closely for unfamiliar charges or transactions. If you are notified that identity theft has occurred or you notice suspicious activity, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step 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.
