DragonForce
Since Dec 13, 2023, DragonForce has listed 677 organizations on its leak site.
Listings per month
- Total listings
- 677
- First listing
- Dec 13, 2023
- Latest listing
- Oct 30, 2026
- MITRE ATT&CK techniques
- 5
DragonForce is a major ransomware-as-a-service operation first observed in August 2023 that launched a formal affiliate program offering 80% revenue share, then rebranded as a "ransomware cartel" in 2025, gaining notoriety for high-profile attacks on UK retailers Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods.
It posted 376 listings in the last 12 months; the busiest month was April 2026 (65 listings).
The group's reported origin is Malaysia.
The group is associated with 1 malware families.
Most targeted country: United States, with 314 listings (46% of the total).
Most targeted sector: Manufacturing, with 150 listings (22% of the total).
Targeted countries
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5 MITRE ATT&CK techniques across 4 stages are documented in the group's attacks.
- 1
Execution
Malicious code runs on the target system.
T1204.002User Execution - 2
Defense evasion
Security software and logging are bypassed.
T1070.004Indicator Removal: File DeletionT1562.001Impair Defenses: Disable or Modify Tools - 3
Discovery
Systems, accounts and data on the network are mapped.
T1083File and Directory Discovery - 4
Impact
Systems are encrypted or services are stopped.
T1486Data Encrypted for Impact
The group is associated with 1 malware families.
Malware families
- DEVMAN
Published reports on this actor:
- https://www.darkowl.com/blog-content/hacktivist-groups-use-defacements-in-the-israel-hamas-conflict/
- https://blog.radware.com/security/2023/05/india-one-of-the-most-targeted-countries-for-hacktivist-groups/
- https://securitybrief.asia/story/dragonforce-malaysia-attacks-israeli-institutions-radware
Source: MISP Galaxy, Malpedia.
What does a ransomware group do?
Ransomware groups break into corporate networks, move data out and encrypt systems. If the ransom is not paid, they list the organization on a leak site and threaten to publish the data.
Which defenses matter most?
Priority defenses based on the documented techniques:
- Allow scripts and macros only for users who need them, and keep behavioral rules enabled in endpoint protection.
- Alert when security software is disabled or logs are cleared.
- Monitor accounts that run many queries in a short time and unusual network scans.
- Keep offline, immutable backups and test restores regularly.
What should you do if your organization is listed on a leak site?
- Record the listing and any published sample files; do not visit the leak site from the corporate network.
- Isolate affected systems and preserve logs without deleting them.
- Determine which data left the organization; if personal data is involved, review notification obligations with your legal team.
- Make any decision about the ransom demand together with legal, management and incident response.
- Do not bring systems back online before the attacker’s entry point is closed.
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