Ransomware Group Storm Hits: UC Components
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, UC Components — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Storm. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-30T03:33:38.633015+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | UC Components |
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | 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 |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-28T15:17:56+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-30T03:33:38.633015+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | uccomponents.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:
- security awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
- dark web monitoring — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
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