Ransomware Group Barracuda Hits: International Chemical Co.
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, International Chemical Co. — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Barracuda. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-26T15:51:01.584677+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | International Chemical Co. |
| Threat Group | Barracuda |
| Summary | International Chemical Company (ICC) manufactures specialty metalworking fluids, industrial cleaners, rust preventatives, and custom chemical formulations. We have extracted the most important files from their main file server and possess data on their sales, formulas, patents, manufacturing, contracts, and partners. For example, we possess the full formulation and manufacturing instructions for I.C.C.’s patented Biodraulic hydraulic oil. And even more than that. It is available for sale to competitors. Victim website: https://e-icc.com | Severity: HIGH | Size: 90 GB | Status: selling | $50,000 |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-26T15:50:16.203833+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-26T15:51:01.584677+00:00 |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
- keep watch on the dark web — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.
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