Barracuda Ransomware
ActiveThreat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database Β· Last disclosure: Aug 6, 2026
Threat Actor Analysis
Barracuda is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 4 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Barracuda in our dataset dates to August 2026.
Geographically, Barracuda has targeted organisations in 3 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is United States with 1 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include China, South Korea.
Industry-wise, Barracuda shows a concentration in the Manufacturing, Healthcare, Technology sectors. These industries are frequently targeted because they manage sensitive data, critical operations, or have lower tolerance for operational downtime β conditions that increase ransom payment likelihood.
Like most modern ransomware operations, Barracuda likely employs a double extortion model: encrypting victim files while simultaneously exfiltrating data, creating dual pressure to pay the ransom. Victim organisations that refuse payment face having their data published on the group's dark web leak site.
Note: This profile is generated from public leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Data is updated automatically. The table below lists the 4 most recent of the 4 disclosures we hold for this group; use the link beneath it to page through all of them.
Recent Victim Disclosures (showing 4 of 4)
| # | Organization | Country | Sector | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrell \ Skyline Implants & Periodontics \ Dr. Scott Ferguson | β | Healthcare | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 2 | Micro-Comm Inc. micro-comm.com | πΊπΈ United States | Technology | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 3 | Namyang Industrial Co., Ltd. \ NAMYANG NEXMO nynexmo.com | π°π· South Korea | Manufacturing | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 4 | RS Automation Co., Ltd. cable-peeler.com | π¨π³ China | Manufacturing | Aug 6, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barracuda ransomware?
Barracuda is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 4 victims since its first known activity in August 2026. The group operates by infiltrating target networks, exfiltrating data, encrypting files, and threatening to publish stolen data on a dark web leak site if the ransom is not paid.
How many victims has Barracuda attacked?
Barracuda has claimed 4 victims in our database, representing 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are United States, China, South Korea.
Which countries does Barracuda target?
Barracuda has attacked organizations in 3 countries. The top targeted countries are: United States, China, South Korea.
Which industries does Barracuda target?
Barracuda most frequently targets the Manufacturing, Healthcare, Technology sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.
Is Barracuda still active?
Barracuda's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on August 6, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.