RANSOMWARE VICTIMEDUCATIONDUPLICATE CLAIM

Ruskin College

www.ruskin.ac.uk
beast📍 UK (UK)📅 January 25, 2026
8
same group

Attack Intelligence

Ruskin College was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to beast in January 2026. The organization, operating in the Education sector in UK, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

beast operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.

Ruskin College Oxford provides accessible adult learning opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, offering a variety of courses including degree programs, access courses, and short courses. The college focuses on career-oriented education, ensuring personalized support and small class sizes to help students achieve their academic and professional goals. As part of the University of West London, Ruskin College guarantees high-quality teaching and extensive student support. Their target clients include adults seeking further education, employment readiness, or personal development

Additional Details

data_size
600GB

Other Victims — beast (8)

Quick Facts

CountryUK (UK)
SectorEducation
Attack DateJan 25, 2026
Domainwww.ruskin.ac.uk
Intel Sourceransomware.live
StatusDUPLICATE CLAIM

Threat Group

beast
Motivation: financial
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External Links

Data sourced from Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Victim listing does not imply confirmed breach — intelligence based on group claims.