Ransomware Group metaencryptor Hits: Beckman Coulter, Inc
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Beckman Coulter, Inc — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group metaencryptor. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-17T13:06:14.342679+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Beckman Coulter, Inc |
| Threat Group | metaencryptor |
| Summary | Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is a leading U.S.-based medical diagnostics company and a Danaher company. It develops and manufactures clinical laboratory instruments, diagnostic systems, and testing solutions used by hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare providers worldwide. The company’s technologies support areas such as hematology, immunoassay, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and laboratory automation. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-17T13:05:47.981785+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-17T13:06:14.342679+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | www.beckmancoulter.com |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
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