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Skyline Implants & Periodontics

Ransomware attack by Barracuda · Disclosed August 23, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

skylineperio.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 23, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Barracuda
8 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Healthcare

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.

Barracuda listed Skyline Implants & Periodontics on its dark web leak site on 23 August 2026. The practice is based in the United States and operates in the Healthcare sector.

About the Barracuda group

Barracuda has listed 4 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

Skyline Implants & Periodontics was targeted by Barracuda ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 8 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 23, 2026, when Skyline Implants & Periodontics appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Skyline Implants & Periodontics is based in United States , operating in the Healthcare sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,416 victims in our 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.

Barracuda 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 20:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Skyline Implants & Periodontics attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Skyline Implants & Periodontics was listed as a victim of the Barracuda ransomware group on August 23, 2026. 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 Skyline Implants & Periodontics?

Skyline Implants & Periodontics was attacked by Barracuda ransomware. Barracuda is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 8 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Skyline Implants & Periodontics ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Skyline Implants & Periodontics was disclosed on August 23, 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 Skyline Implants & Periodontics ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Skyline Implants & Periodontics 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, Skyline Implants & Periodontics likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

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.