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Biomedical Research Institute

Listed by Meow on · organisation based in United States

afbr-bri.org

Disclosed
Mar 6, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Meow
130 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Healthcare

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Meow group

Meow emerged in 2022 (resurfacing aggressively in 2024), initially operating as a RaaS using the Conti v2 codebase before transitioning to a data-extortion-only model — selling stolen data rather than encrypting files — with a heavy focus on US healthcare and medical research organizations. Meow has listed 145 victims since September 2023.

Incident analysis

Biomedical Research Institute was listed by Meow ransomware, a group with 130 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on March 6, 2024.

Biomedical Research Institute is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,215 victims in this database.

Sector context. Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Meow typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Biomedical Research Institute attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Biomedical Research Institute was listed as a victim of the Meow ransomware group on March 6, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Biomedical Research Institute?

Biomedical Research Institute was attacked by Meow ransomware. Meow is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 130 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Biomedical Research Institute ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Biomedical Research Institute was disclosed on March 6, 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 Biomedical Research Institute ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Biomedical Research Institute 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 Healthcare organisation, Biomedical Research Institute likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Meow attacks?

To defend against Meow 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.