Ransomware Group Barracuda Hits: RS Automation Co., Ltd.
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, RS Automation Co., Ltd. — an organization based in CN — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Barracuda. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-06T08:31:28.231171+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | RS Automation Co., Ltd. |
| Threat Group | Barracuda |
| Summary | Full dump of all files from the servers and developers personal files and NAS. Legal documents, letters, drawings, assembly, C, and C++ source codes. Official manufacturer website: rsautomation.co.kr | Status: upcoming | Size: 637 GB | Starts at $50000.00 |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-06T08:31:10.928466+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-06T08:31:28.231171+00:00 |
| Region | CN |
| Target Domain | cable-peeler.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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