Ransomware Group Storm Hits: States Industries
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, States Industries — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Storm. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-03T06:27:57.199973+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | States Industries |
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | States Industries is a privately held American manufacturer specializing in premium hardwood plywood, custom wood veneer panels, prefinished panels, and specialty components. Founded in Eugene, Oregon, in 1966, the company serves woodworkers, architects, designers, cabinetmakers, furniture manufacturers, and commercial fabricators across North America. Its products include custom hardwood panels, ApplePly®, NOVA prefinished panels, wall paneling, and precision-manufactured components. States Industries emphasizes innovation, quality, and environmentally responsible manufacturing, offering customizable veneer species, cores, finishes, sizes, and performance specifications. The company operates its primary manufacturing facility in Eugene and also operates DrawerBox Specialties in Orange, California. States Industries currently employs more than 300 people. The company headquarters is located in 29545 Enid Road East, Eugene, OR 97402, United States. 201-500 Employees |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-02T07:16:27+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-03T06:27:57.199973+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | statesind.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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