shadowbyt3$
Activity analysis
HackerFeeds has tracked 24 victims claimed by shadowbyt3$ since February 2026, most recently in September 2026 — ranking #160 of 332 groups (0.1% of all tracked ransomware victims). It posted 11 victims in the last 90 days, level with the previous 90 days. Its most-targeted sector is Technology (6 victims), followed by Other (4). The United States accounts for 8 victims (36% of those with a known location); 2 victims did not disclose a location.
Victims per year
- 202624
Top sectors
- Technology6
- Other4
- Education4
- Hospitality and Tourism3
- Retail & E-Commerce2
- Agriculture and Food Production2
Top countries
Computed from victims claimed on the group's leak site as collected by HackerFeeds; claims are not independently verified. Monthly reports · Methodology
Group profile
ShadowByt3$ is a ransomware-as-a-service group first observed in October 2025, using multi-method extortion and communicating via Telegram and Tox, with a very small confirmed victim list suggesting it remains in early-stage operation.
Recent victims
| Date | Website / victim | Sector | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 |  HandyTrac Greystar AZ WARNINGnew.handytrac.com | Other | US |
| 2026-09-15 | HandyTrac (Greystar Litchfield Park, AZ)new.handytrac.com | Other | US |
| 2026-09-10 |  John Engel Teamjohnengelteam.realscout.com | Professional Services | US |
| 2026-09-07 |  Ben Leeds Propertiesbenleedsproperties.com | Other | GB |
| 2026-08-29 |  BayView Real Estatepm.livable.com | Retail & E-Commerce | US |
| 2026-08-28 | Bayview Real Estate WARNINGpm.livable.com | Retail & E-Commerce | US |
| 2026-08-25 |  Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food Golden Agri-Resources)www.smart-tbk.com | Agriculture and Food Production | ID |
| 2026-08-25 |  A-Plus Software Limitedwww.a-plussoft.com | Technology | GB |
| 2026-08-25 |  Knottingham Trent Universityntu.ac.uk | Education | GB |
| 2026-06-16 |  TINYpulse NINTENDO BREACHnintendo.com | Technology | JP |
| 2026-06-12 | Nintendo CompanyNintendo.com | Technology | JP |
| 2026-06-03 | L Lead Company (Leadership Boulevard) | Professional Services | |
| 2026-06-02 | C Cropwise (Syngenta Group) | Agriculture and Food Production | CH |
| 2026-05-21 |  Hotelogix CompanyHotelogix.com | Hospitality | IN |
| 2026-04-01 |  StarBucks CompanyStarBucks.com | Hospitality | US |
| 2026-05-14 |  PowerCampuspowercampus.in | Education | IN |
| 2026-05-14 |  Stride Learningstridelearning.com | Education | US |
| 2026-05-14 |  Amplify Technologyamplifytechnology.co.uk | Technology | GB |
| 2026-05-14 |  University Of Georgiauga.edu | Education | US |
| 2026-05-14 | Hotelogixhotelogix.com | Hospitality | SG |
| 2026-02-17 | U UMSA | Education |