ENThe DragonForce Ransomware: A Data Breach Firestorm
First unearthed in late 2021, DragonForce ransomware has swiftly become a high-risk threat in the cybersecurity landscape. This potent ransomware variant has been implicated in two significant public incidents: the data leakage of several international tech firms, and the release of billions of emails. Its phenomenal data breach rates reveal the magnitude of this cyberthreat, requiring immediate attention from our Ransomware Recovery Services and Ransomware Negotiation Services teams.
Information on DragonForce Ransomware
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Ransomware Name(s) | DragonForce |
| First Detected/Reported | Late 2021 |
| Targeted Operating Systems | Windows |
| File Extensions Added | Information not available |
| Ransom Note Name(s) | Information not available |
| Known Communication Channels | TOX IDs |
| Leak Site URL | Information not available |
| Distribution Methods | Phishing emails, Exploits |
| Known Affiliations or Contacts | Information not available |
| Detection Names by Antivirus Solutions | Information not available |
Example Ransom Note
ALL YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED! To get your files back and restore system security, contact us at: #TOX ID: [email protected] DO NOT TRY to recover your files with third-party software, it may cause permanent data loss(removal of your files). We will prove that we can recover your files by providing a test decryption and we guarantee that you will get all the data back after payment. As evidence, you can send us up to 2 files that we will decrypt for free. Files should not contain any valuable information (databases, backups, large excel sheets, etc.).
Additional Information
- As of now, there are no known decryption tools available for DragonForce ransomware.
- This ransomware mainly targets corporate networks rather than individual users.
- DragonForce has a global reach, with incidents reported from multiple continents.
- The ransomware operates with a ‘double extortion’ model, threatening both the encryption and publication of data.