Beast Ransomware
ActiveThreat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database ยท Last disclosure: May 16, 2026
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. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Beast in our dataset dates to May 2026.
Geographically, Beast has targeted organisations in 21 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is United States with 28 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include United Kingdom, Brazil, South Korea.
Industry-wise, Beast shows a concentration in the Business Services sector. These industries are frequently targeted because they manage sensitive data, critical operations, or have lower tolerance for operational downtime โ 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 1 most recent cached victims; the total victim count (70) reflects the complete database.
Recent Victim Disclosures (1 cached of 70 total)
| # | Organization | Country | Sector | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Trivantage
www.trivantage.com
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๐บ๐ธ United States | Business Services | May 16, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beast ransomware?
Beast is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 70 victims since its first known activity in May 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 70 victims in our database, representing 0.4% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, South Korea.
Which countries does Beast target?
Beast has attacked organizations in 21 countries. The top targeted countries are: United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, South Korea.
Which industries does Beast target?
Beast most frequently targets the Business Services sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.
Is Beast still active?
Beast's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on May 16, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.