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Beast Ransomware

Active

Threat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database Β· Last disclosure: Apr 2, 2026

Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Double Extortion Target: Manufacturing
67
Total Victims
0.4% of all tracked
18
Countries Targeted
1
Sectors Targeted
2026
First Seen

Threat Actor Analysis

Beast is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 67 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0.4% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Beast in our dataset dates to March 2026.

Geographically, Beast has targeted organisations in 18 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is United States with 20 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include United Kingdom, China, Brazil.

Industry-wise, Beast shows a concentration in the Manufacturing sector. 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, 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 2 most recent cached victims; the total victim count (67) reflects the complete database.

Recent Victim Disclosures (2 cached of 67 total)

# Organization Country Sector Date
1
project1631.com
www.project1631.com
β€” β€” Apr 2, 2026
2
Xiamen Tungsten Co. (XTC)
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China Manufacturing Mar 31, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beast ransomware?

Beast is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 67 victims since its first known activity in March 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 Beast attacked?

Beast has claimed 67 victims in our database, representing 0.4% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are United States, United Kingdom, China, Brazil.

Which countries does Beast target?

Beast has attacked organizations in 18 countries. The top targeted countries are: United States, United Kingdom, China, Brazil.

Which industries does Beast target?

Beast most frequently targets the Manufacturing sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.

Is Beast still active?

Beast's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on April 2, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.