In May 2026, the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce reportedly experienced a ransomware attack. Third-party security researchers, DeXpose and HookPhish, indicated that the Genesis ransomware group was behind the incident and claimed to have acquired a "full dataset" from the chamber. There has been no official confirmation from the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce regarding this incident.
Specific types of data compromised, such as SSN, financial, or medical information, have not been publicly confirmed. The number of affected individuals is also unknown, as no official breach notice or regulatory filing has been found. While the chamber is based in North Dakota, information regarding whether residents of other states were affected is not available.
More details about this incident may emerge over time, and official notifications could be delayed.