Shadowbyt3$ Targets HandyTrac with Ransomware Attack

• •Shadowbyt3$ has targeted HandyTrac, locking out all staff and management.
• •Sensitive data including employee credentials and financial records has been compromised.
• •Negotiations must begin by September 22, 2026, to avoid data leakage.

On September 15, 2026, the ransomware group Shadowbyt3$ announced a new victim, HandyTrac, based in Greystar, AZ. The group claims to have accessed sensitive data, including property intelligence, employee credentials, financial records, and administrative controls. They threatened to leak this data unless negotiations were initiated within 72 hours. A follow-up article on September 16 confirmed that HandyTrac's staff and management were locked out of their systems, extending the negotiation deadline to September 22, 2026. The attack highlights the ongoing risk of ransomware targeting organizations and the potential for significant data breaches. The exact attack vector and methods used by Shadowbyt3$ remain unspecified. The situation is critical, with the potential for severe consequences if the ransom is not addressed promptly.