Ransomware Group Barracuda Hits: Ministarstvo poljoprivrede, šumarstva i ribarstva
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Ministarstvo poljoprivrede, šumarstva i ribarstva — an organization based in HR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Barracuda. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-09T04:20:25.706924+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Ministarstvo poljoprivrede, šumarstva i ribarstva |
| Threat Group | Barracuda |
| Summary | We have complete database dumps from the Ministry of Agriculture and all documents from its main file server. They contain information about residents of Croatia, including agricultural registration records and personal data such as phone numbers, surnames, first names, and photos, as well as details about each resident’s agricultural activities. We also have Ministry of Agriculture contracts and other confidential documents. Recently, the authorities claimed that no data breach had occurred. It’s unfortunate that this was a lie. https://mps.hr | Status: selling | $50,000 |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-09T04:20:20.773861+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-09T04:20:25.706924+00:00 |
| Region | HR |
| Business Sector | Agriculture and Food Production |
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:
- keep watch on the dark web — close the gap attackers exploit.
- real-time breach alerts — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
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