Ransomware Group Storm Hits: Applied Composites
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Applied Composites — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Storm. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-26T08:48:35.034186+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Applied Composites |
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | Applied Composites is a leading U.S. manufacturer specializing in advanced composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. The company provides highly engineered composite structures for aircraft, engines, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), satellites, and launch vehicles. Its vertically integrated capabilities include design, tooling, manufacturing, machining, assembly, testing, and engineering support. Applied Composites operates multiple specialized facilities equipped with autoclaves, CNC machining centers, clean rooms, and advanced testing equipment. The company serves major aerospace and defense organizations and focuses on delivering lightweight, durable, high-performance composite solutions for demanding commercial, military, and space applications. The company headquarters is located in 25671 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States. 501-1000 Employees |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-24T15:12:19+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-26T08:48:35.034186+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | appliedcomposites.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- phishing simulations — close the gap attackers exploit.
- awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
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