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Ransomware attack by Storm · Disclosed September 30, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

uccomponents.com

Date Disclosed
Sep 30, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Storm
78 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.

Storm listed UC Components on its dark web leak site on 30 September 2026. The California based manufacturer produces vacuum fasteners and o-rings for ultra-high precision applications.

About UC Components

UC Components, Inc. is the world's premier manufacturer of vented and non-vented fasteners and baked o-rings for ultra-high vacuum applications (UHV) in full accordance with today's ultra clean standards. Using a state-of-the-art production facility complete with class 100 cleanroom in the heart of California's "Silicon Valley", all UC Components fasteners and o-rings are precision cleaned and packaged in a class 100 environment in certified class 100 packaging. Special bagging and custom kitting are also available to avoid third party contamination. UC Components is equipped to handle the toughest JIT and KanBan delivery schedules and offers volume discounting and reselling programs to help the company's customers achieve the highest quality at the lowest price in the shortest time. The company headquarters is located in 18700 Adams Court, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, United States. 11-50 Employees

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Storm group

Storm has listed 49 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

UC Components was targeted by Storm ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 78 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 30, 2026, when UC Components appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

UC Components is based in United States , operating in the Manufacturing sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,656 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: Oct 1, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was UC Components attacked by ransomware?

Yes. UC Components was listed as a victim of the Storm ransomware group on September 30, 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 UC Components?

UC Components was attacked by Storm ransomware. Storm is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 78 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the UC Components ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on UC Components was disclosed on September 30, 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 UC Components ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from UC Components 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, UC Components 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.