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Barnes & Cohen

Ransomware attack by Trinity · Disclosed October 3, 2024 · 🇺🇸 United States

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Date Disclosed
Oct 3, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Trinity
18 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Business Services

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Trinity. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Trinity group

Trinity ransomware was first discovered in May 2024, believed to be a rebrand of the Venus/2023Lock variants, using ChaCha20 encryption and double-extortion via a Tor leak site; the US HHS flagged it as a specific threat to the healthcare sector after confirmed attacks on healthcare organizations. Trinity has listed 18 victims since June 2024.

Incident Analysis

Barnes & Cohen was targeted by Trinity ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 18 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on October 3, 2024, when Barnes & Cohen appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Barnes & Cohen is based in United States , operating in the Business Services sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,418 victims in our database.

Sector context: Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Trinity 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 — 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: Sep 5, 2026 22:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Barnes & Cohen attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Barnes & Cohen was listed as a victim of the Trinity ransomware group on October 3, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Barnes & Cohen?

Barnes & Cohen was attacked by Trinity ransomware. Trinity is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 18 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Barnes & Cohen ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Barnes & Cohen was disclosed on October 3, 2024. 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 Barnes & Cohen ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Barnes & Cohen 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 Business Services organisation, Barnes & Cohen likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Trinity attacks?

To defend against Trinity 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.