fgv.br

fgv.br was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to dragonforce in February 2026. The organization, operating in the Education sector in Brazil, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

dragonforce operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.

Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) is a prestigious educational institution in Brazil, offering a wide range of programs including undergraduate, MBA, master's, and doctoral courses. It serves students, professionals, and organizations, focusing on developing leadership and providing high-quality education. FGV also engages in research and provides technical assistance to both public and private sectors, contributing to national and international debates. Additionally, FGV promotes cultural initiatives and publishes academic works to enhance education and research in the country.

Intelligence correlations link this incident to 1 vulnerability(ies) including CVE-2025-5777, which may have been leveraged as initial access vectors or for lateral movement.