[METAENCRYPTOR] Ransomware Attacks Target AECOM, Beckman Coulter, and Promantra

• •Three U.S. companies listed as ransomware victims on the same day.
• •No specific details on data encryption or ransom demands provided.
• •Claims remain unverified and should be treated with caution.

On September 17, 2026, three U.S.-based companies—AECOM, Beckman Coulter, Inc., and Promantra, Inc.—were listed as victims on the METAENCRYPTOR ransomware group's leak site. AECOM is involved in infrastructure consulting and engineering, while Beckman Coulter specializes in medical diagnostics, and Promantra provides healthcare technology services. The listings do not specify the nature of the attacks, whether data was encrypted or stolen, or any ransom demands. No details regarding the volume of compromised data or specific categories of information were disclosed. The lack of corroborating evidence means these claims should be treated as unverified until confirmed by independent sources. The incident highlights ongoing threats to organizations in critical sectors, particularly healthcare and engineering.