wsm.co.uk

wsm.co.uk was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to dragonforce in May 2026. The organization, operating in the Not Found sector in United Kingdom, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

dragonforce operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.

The firm's core business is focused on UK tax services, which are provided to clients seeking an advisor with not only in-depth knowledge to navigate the country's complex tax system, but also impeccable integrity to ensure optimal tax results. At the core of the company is an experienced team of professionals providing expert knowledge and advice on UK tax matters to private and corporate clients – both local, national, and international. In the current climate of tightening anti-tax evasion measures, WSM specialists firmly believe in the ethical right of taxpayers to manage their financial affairs – strictly within the law – in a way that minimizes their tax liabilities. In addition to tax services, the firm offers accounting, auditing, insolvency (bankruptcy) support, due diligence, and consulting. Additionally, through its European partner network, Europe Fides, the company assists clients seeking complex, often multi-jurisdictional, advice in developing their overall strategic plans.

Intelligence correlations link this incident to 1 vulnerability(ies) including CVE-2025-5777, which may have been leveraged as initial access vectors or for lateral movement.