Els for Autism
Attack Intelligence
Els for Autism was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to cmd organization in July 2026. The organization, operating in the Healthcare sector in United States, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.
cmd organization 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.
Els for Autism Foundation, founded by Liezl and Ernie Els, offers programs and resources for adults and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Els Center of Excellence campus is a world-class site hosting leading-edge programs and services for individuals with autism. Based in Jupiter, Florida, The Els Center of Excellence is on track to be a global leader in the field of autism and a leading example of what can be available to individuals on the spectrum.