Ransomware Group Storm Hits: Allied Machine and Engineering
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Allied Machine & Engineering — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Storm. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-03T06:27:26.357291+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Allied Machine & Engineering |
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | Allied Machine & Engineering is a family-owned American manufacturer specializing in precision holemaking and finishing cutting tools for metalworking industries. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Dover, Ohio, the company develops advanced tooling solutions for drilling, boring, reaming, threading, burnishing, porting, and other machining applications. Its product portfolio includes replaceable-insert and solid-carbide drills, boring systems, thread mills, PCD tools, reamers, and specialized tooling. Allied serves customers across aerospace, automotive, agriculture, heavy equipment, medical, oil and gas, renewable energy, structural steel, and defense industries. The company operates globally, with facilities and distribution capabilities in the United States, Europe, Germany, India, and other markets. The company headquarters is located in 485 W 3rd Street, Dover, OH 44622, United States. 201-500 Employees |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-02T02:53:22+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-03T06:27:26.357291+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | alliedmachine.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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