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M800 and CINNOX

Ransomware attack by Beast · Disclosed September 10, 2026 · 🇭🇰 Hong Kong

www.m800.com

Date Disclosed
Sep 10, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Beast
73 total victims
Country
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Industry
Technology

ThreatAI Analysis

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

Beast listed M800 and CINNOX on its dark web leak site on 10 September 2026, both based in Hong Kong and operating in the Technology sector.

About the Beast group

Beast is a Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) product which provides functionality such as SMB scanning, file encryption, service and process starting and stopping, and geographic identification to avoid encryption in CIS countries. Beast has listed 72 victims since December 2023.

Incident Analysis

M800 and CINNOX was targeted by Beast ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 73 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 10, 2026, when M800 and CINNOX appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

M800 and CINNOX is based in Hong Kong , operating in the Technology sector. Hong Kong ranks #31 globally for ransomware attacks, with 105 victims in our database.

Sector context: Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Beast 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 22, 2026 14:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was M800 and CINNOX attacked by ransomware?

Yes. M800 and CINNOX was listed as a victim of the Beast ransomware group on September 10, 2026. The organisation is based in Hong Kong and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked M800 and CINNOX?

M800 and CINNOX was attacked by Beast ransomware. Beast is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 73 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the M800 and CINNOX ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on M800 and CINNOX was disclosed on September 10, 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 M800 and CINNOX ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from M800 and CINNOX 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 Technology organisation, M800 and CINNOX likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Beast attacks?

To defend against Beast 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.