DragonForce
Intelligence Profile
According to Idan Malihi, this ransomware is based on the LockBit builder from 2022, utilizing similar configurations and attack methods. The ransomware’s icon and wallpaper are embedded in the binary’s overlay, compressed with Zlib, and loaded dynamically during execution.
Threat Analysis
DragonForce is a malware family tracked by threat intelligence researchers and catalogued in the Malpedia dataset. It represents a distinct malicious software lineage with identifiable code characteristics, behaviors, and victimology.
Financially motivated threat actors like DragonForce prioritize monetary gain through methods such as ransomware deployment, banking trojans, cryptocurrency theft, BEC scams, or credential harvesting for resale on underground markets.
With high sophistication, DragonForce is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.
Ransomware Victims (135)
CTIWATCH tracks 135 organizations claimed as victims by DragonForce on its data leak site, with attack dates, sectors and countries.
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DragonForce ransomware campaign 2026 - 15 victims across GB, TR, US, AE, IN, BR