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Star Aviation, Inc

Listed by Storm on · organisation based in United States

Disclosed
Sep 3, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Storm
118 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Transportation

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.

Star Aviation, Inc was listed on Storm's dark web leak site on 3 September 2026; the firm provides engine wire harness repair services tailored for commercial aerospace clients.

About Star Aviation, Inc

Star Aviation, Inc. is a leading provider of engine wire harness repair services, including DER repairs and PMA, specifically tailored for the Commercial Aerospace Industry. They offer a comprehensive range of services such as wire harness inspection, testing, repair, overhaul, modification, and sales. The company is committed to enhancing reliability and reducing maintenance costs for their clients by utilizing advanced technology and a customer-focused approach. Star Aviation is recognized as the world's first full-service Electronic Wire Interconnect System (EWIS) Solution Center, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and customer service. The company headquarters is located in 9001 W Highway 42, Goshen, KY 40026, United States.. 11-50 Employees

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Storm group

Storm has listed 84 victims since August 2026.

Incident analysis

Star Aviation, Inc was listed by Storm ransomware, a group with 118 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on September 3, 2026.

Star Aviation, Inc is based in United States and operates in the Transportation sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,335 victims in this database.

Sector context. Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Storm typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Star Aviation, Inc attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Star Aviation, Inc was listed as a victim of the Storm ransomware group on September 3, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Transportation sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Star Aviation, Inc?

Star Aviation, Inc was attacked by Storm ransomware. Storm is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 118 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Star Aviation, Inc ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Star Aviation, Inc was disclosed on September 3, 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 Star Aviation, Inc ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Star Aviation, Inc 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 Transportation organisation, Star Aviation, Inc 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.