Ransomware Group Storm Hits: Melitron
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Melitron — an organization based in CA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Storm. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-09T10:11:02.628694+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Melitron |
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | Melitron Corporation is a Canadian manufacturing company headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, specializing in contract manufacturing, precision metal fabrication, and electro-mechanical assembly. Founded in 1995, the company designs and manufactures durable metal enclosures, precision components, frames, racks, cable assemblies, and integrated enclosure systems for global OEMs. Melitron also develops and installs indoor and outdoor digital signage, self-service kiosks, menu boards, and customizable Level 2 EV charging stations. Its customers operate across communications, energy, healthcare, industrial, retail, restaurant, security, entertainment, and transportation markets. The company provides end-to-end services including engineering, prototyping, fabrication, finishing, assembly, supply-chain management, and logistics. The company headquarters is located in 404 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph, ON N1H 1E8, Canada. 51-200 Employees |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-07T20:38:50+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-09T10:11:02.628694+00:00 |
| Region | CA |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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