Braincipher Ransomware
ActiveThreat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database ยท Last disclosure: May 21, 2026
Threat Actor Analysis
Braincipher is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 56 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0.3% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Braincipher in our dataset dates to May 2026.
Geographically, Braincipher has targeted organisations in 23 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is United States with 14 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include United Kingdom, Canada, France.
Industry-wise, Braincipher shows a concentration in the Business Services, Education sectors. 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, Braincipher 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 (56) reflects the complete database.
Recent Victim Disclosures (2 cached of 56 total)
| # | Organization | Country | Sector | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
sheppadviser.com.au
sheppadviser.com.au
|
๐ฆ๐บ Australia | Business Services | May 21, 2026 |
| 2 |
ice.org.uk
ice.org.uk
|
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | Education | May 11, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Braincipher ransomware?
Braincipher is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 56 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 Braincipher attacked?
Braincipher has claimed 56 victims in our database, representing 0.3% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France.
Which countries does Braincipher target?
Braincipher has attacked organizations in 23 countries. The top targeted countries are: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France.
Which industries does Braincipher target?
Braincipher most frequently targets the Business Services, Education sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.
Is Braincipher still active?
Braincipher's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on May 21, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.