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Ransomware victim Manufacturing

Quikrete

Listed by Helix on · organisation based in United States

Disclosed
Oct 18, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Helix
14 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

Quikrete was listed on Helix's dark web leak site operated by Helix on 18 October 2026. Quikrete is based in the United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector.

About the Helix group

Helix has listed 8 victims since August 2026.

Incident analysis

Quikrete was listed by Helix ransomware, a group with 14 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 18, 2026.

Quikrete is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,084 victims in this 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.

Helix 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was Quikrete attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Quikrete was listed as a victim of the Helix ransomware group on October 18, 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 Quikrete?

Quikrete was attacked by Helix ransomware. Helix is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 14 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Quikrete ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Quikrete was disclosed on October 18, 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 Quikrete ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Quikrete 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, Quikrete likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Helix attacks?

To defend against Helix 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.