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B&R Sheet Metal

Ransomware attack by Genesis Β· Disclosed March 31, 2026 Β· πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

brsheetmetal.com

Date Disclosed
Mar 31, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Genesis
109 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Industry
Manufacturing

Incident Analysis

B&R Sheet Metal was targeted by Genesis ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 109 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on March 31, 2026, when B&R Sheet Metal appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

B&R Sheet Metal is based in United States , operating in the Manufacturing sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 8,987 victims in our database.

Sector context: Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Genesis typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats β€” paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 4, 2026 10:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was B&R Sheet Metal attacked by ransomware?

Yes. B&R Sheet Metal was listed as a victim of the Genesis ransomware group on March 31, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked B&R Sheet Metal?

B&R Sheet Metal was attacked by Genesis ransomware. Genesis is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 109 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the B&R Sheet Metal ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on B&R Sheet Metal was disclosed on March 31, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the B&R Sheet Metal ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from B&R Sheet Metal has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Manufacturing organisation, B&R Sheet Metal likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Genesis attacks?

To defend against Genesis and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.