Ransomware Intelligence

dragonforce

Ransomware group profile

392Victims
MalaysiaSource country
99Impact score
Also Known As
Water Tambanakua

Description

DragonForce is a politically-motivated hacktivist group known for executing cyber attacks in response to geopolitical events. The group employs tactics such as website defacement, data leaks, and DDoS attacks, often targeting entities they ideologically oppose. Their operations are heavily publicized through social media to gain support and amplify their messages.

Key insights

  • Utilizes website defacement as a tactic to promote political messages.
  • Involved in data leaks and DDoS attacks against targeted entities.
  • Rapidly exploits newly disclosed vulnerabilities for conducting attacks.
  • Employs sophisticated phishing techniques for initial access.
  • Known for leveraging social media platforms to publicize their actions.
  • Uses multi-extortion techniques involving both ransomware and data exposure.
  • Originally emerged as a pro-Palestine group but evolved into a broader hacktivist campaign.

Threat Level & Status Breakdown

For dragonforce · Based on incidents in selected period

2.8threat level
Aggressiveness7/ 10
Lethality0.1/ 10
Criticality1.1/ 10

Status Breakdown

Data Leaked1.3%5
Claimed94.4%370
First seenJun 2025
Last seenJun 2026
Avg ransom
Payment rate
Statusactive
Sophistication0
Last updatedJun 18, 2026

Recent activity

Monthly attack count for dragonforce in the selected period

392Total attacks
65peak in Apr
30.2avg / month
↑ 9 vs first month
JunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun020406080

Intelligence

IOCs, YARA/Sigma rules, and related families for dragonforce

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View full IOC feed500 total

TTPs & Attack Vectors

Tools, initial access, and MITRE ATT&CK techniques for dragonforce

CVE-2025-6264
CVE-2025-59287
CVE-2025-47176
CVE-2025-47171
CVE-2024-57728
CVE-2024-57727
CVE-2024-57726
CVE-2024-55591
CVE-2024-40766
CVE-2024-37085
CVE-2024-21893
CVE-2024-21887
CVE-2024-21762
CVE-2024-21412
CVE-2024-1709
CVE-2024-1708
CVE-2023-46805
CVE-2023-27997
CVE-2023-20269
CVE-2021-44228
CVE-2021-35464
CVE-2015-2291
Discovery

T1083

File and Directory Discovery

Execution

T1005.002

User Execution

Impact

T1486

Data Encrypted for Impact

Victims(200)

CompanyDomainCountryIndustryStatusDiscovered
Tecfi SpAtecfi.itIT ItalyProfessional Services
Claimed
3 days ago
Inkweareink.co.ukGB United KingdomTechnology
Claimed
5 days ago
Corniche Hotel Abu Dhabiabudhabi.corniche-hotels.comAE United Arab EmiratesHospitality
Claimed
7 days ago
Cheoy Lee ShipyardsHK Hong KongManufacturing
Unknown
7 days ago
Al Ishrak Contractingalishrak.comAE United Arab EmiratesOther
Claimed
7 days ago
The DRMdrm.bhBH BahrainHospitality
Claimed
7 days ago
Al Shafar GRCasgrc.aeAE United Arab EmiratesProfessional Services
Claimed
7 days ago
A. Liberty Engineering Co. Ltdaleengg.com.hkHK Hong KongManufacturing
Claimed
7 days ago
Astec Valves & Fittings Pvtastecflow.comIN IndiaManufacturing
Claimed
8 days ago
Brian Coxbrian-cox.co.ukGB United KingdomOther
Claimed
8 days ago
Cekokcekok.com.trTR TurkeyOther
Claimed
8 days ago
Hong Kong Parkviewhongkongparkview.comHK Hong KongHospitality
Claimed
8 days ago
Arecoareco.seSE SwedenManufacturing
Claimed
8 days ago
Sayre Associatessayreassociates.comUS United StatesProfessional Services
Claimed
10 days ago
REHA-ACTIVreha-activ.deDE GermanyHealthcare
Claimed
14 days ago
SETS Solutionssets.com.lbLB LebanonProfessional Services
Claimed
16 days ago
Copamexcopamex.comMX MexicoOther
Claimed
16 days ago
Synex International Pvt Ltdsynexint.comLK Sri LankaEnergy & Utilities
Claimed
18 days ago
Panorama BPOpanoramabpo.comPH PhilippinesProfessional Services
Claimed
18 days ago
Taos Mountain Casinotaosmountaincasino.comUS United StatesHospitality
Claimed
18 days ago

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