Beast Ransomware
TrackedThreat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database ยท Last disclosure: Unknown
Threat Actor Analysis
Beast is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 70 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0.4% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database.
Geographically, Beast has targeted organisations in 20 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is United States with 28 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include United Kingdom, Brazil, China.
Like most modern ransomware operations, Beast 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 victim table below shows the 0 most recent cached victims; the total victim count (70) reflects the complete database.
Recent Victim Disclosures (0 cached of 70 total)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beast ransomware?
Beast is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 70 victims since its first known activity. 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 Beast attacked?
Beast has claimed 70 victims in our database, representing 0.4% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, China.
Which countries does Beast target?
Beast has attacked organizations in 20 countries. The top targeted countries are: United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, China.
Which industries does Beast target?
Beast has targeted organizations across multiple industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and business services.
Is Beast still active?
Based on available data, Beast's current operational status is uncertain. Check the ransomware map for the latest activity.