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Southern Metals Company

Ransomware attack by Storm · Disclosed August 14, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

southernmetalscompany.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 14, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Storm
49 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Storm. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

Southern Metals Company was listed on Storm's dark web leak site on 14 August 2026; specializing in recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including steel and aluminum.

About Southern Metals Company

Southern Metals Company, based in Charlotte, NC, specializes in the recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including steel, brass, copper, aluminum, and automobile bodies. Established in 1938, the company is committed to responsible recycling, superior customer service, and providing exceptional value for recyclable products. Serving a diverse clientele throughout the Carolinas, Southern Metals has built a reputation for integrity and efficiency over its long history. The company continues to uphold the principles set by its founders while adapting to modern recycling needs. The company headquarters is located in 2200 Donald Ross Road, Charlotte, NC 28208, United States. 51-200 Employees

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Storm group

Storm has listed 9 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

Southern Metals Company was targeted by Storm ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 49 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 14, 2026, when Southern Metals Company appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Southern Metals Company is based in United States , operating in the Manufacturing sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,442 victims in our database.

Sector context: Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Storm typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Sep 8, 2026 10:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Southern Metals Company attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Southern Metals Company was listed as a victim of the Storm ransomware group on August 14, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Southern Metals Company?

Southern Metals Company was attacked by Storm ransomware. Storm is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 49 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Southern Metals Company ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Southern Metals Company was disclosed on August 14, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Southern Metals Company ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Southern Metals Company has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Manufacturing organisation, Southern Metals Company likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Storm attacks?

To defend against Storm and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.