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Ransomware victim Manufacturing

RS Automation Co., Ltd.

Listed by Barracuda on · organisation based in China

cable-peeler.com

Disclosed
Aug 6, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Barracuda
18 victims listed
Country
China
#28 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Barracuda group

Barracuda has listed 16 victims since August 2026.

Incident analysis

RS Automation Co., Ltd. was listed by Barracuda ransomware, a group with 18 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on August 6, 2026.

RS Automation Co., Ltd. is based in China and operates in the Manufacturing sector. China ranks #28 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 129 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.

Barracuda 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 RS Automation Co., Ltd. attacked by ransomware?

Yes. RS Automation Co., Ltd. was listed as a victim of the Barracuda ransomware group on August 6, 2026. The organisation is based in China and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked RS Automation Co., Ltd.?

RS Automation Co., Ltd. was attacked by Barracuda ransomware. Barracuda 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 RS Automation Co., Ltd. ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on RS Automation Co., Ltd. was disclosed on August 6, 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 RS Automation Co., Ltd. ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from RS Automation Co., Ltd. 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, RS Automation Co., Ltd. likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Barracuda attacks?

To defend against Barracuda 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.