Motor Controls Inc.

The investigation team has indexed a data breach affecting Motor Controls Inc., a Texas-based manufacturer of custom control panels, with an estimated attack date of August 26, 2025. The indexed dataset contains 18,598 rows of personal information. External threat-tracking sources point to a possible cause: the company appeared that same week on a victim list maintained by the WorldLeaks ransomware group, and Breachsense also attributes the incident to WorldLeaks. The listing was added to the catalog on July 2, 2026.

Limited public reporting: As of September 25, 2026, detailed company notices or major news coverage for this listing were limited in sources reviewed. The facts below rely primarily on the indexed fields plus any secondary sources cited.

Breach Timeline

May 16, 2025: According to a summary by the law firm Strauss Borrelli, Motor Controls reported a data breach to the Texas Attorney General, saying sensitive personal information and protected health information may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party. That report listed names, Social Security numbers, addresses, driver's license numbers, and medical information, and stated the company had begun notifying impacted individuals. It is not confirmed whether that filing and the August incident are connected.

August 26, 2025: Ransomware.live recorded Motor Controls Inc. as a victim of the WorldLeaks group, with an estimated attack date of August 26, 2025.

August 28, 2025: Data Breaches Digest reported that WorldLeaks ransomware allegedly breached Motor Controls Inc.

What Information Was Compromised?

Our analysis found the following data types in this breach: names (18,598 records), email addresses (11,931), phone numbers (11,532), street addresses (15,035), dates of birth (4,655), Social Security numbers (1,860), vehicle license plates (526), and vehicle VINs (13).

Not every individual is affected by every type of data listed here.

What Are the Potential Risks for Affected Individuals?

Social Security numbers and dates of birth are the most sensitive items here. Combined with names and addresses, they give identity thieves much of what they need to open fraudulent accounts, file fake tax returns, or attempt government benefits fraud. Email addresses and phone numbers support targeted phishing: criminals can reference real details to make scam messages look convincing. If the stolen data is sold or republished, these risks can persist for years, because personal identifiers like SSNs and birthdates cannot be changed the way a password can.

What Should You Do If You Were Affected?

Place a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit files with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze is free and blocks most new-account fraud.

Review your credit reports for accounts you do not recognize, and check statements for unfamiliar charges.

If you file taxes, file early and watch for IRS notices about returns you did not submit. An IRS Identity Protection PIN can add a layer of defense.

Be skeptical of calls, texts, or emails referencing your personal details. Verify independently before sharing anything.

Consider registering addresses and phone numbers with opt-out services to reduce follow-up spam, and monitor any breach notification you may have received from the company.