Astec Valves & Fittings Pvt

Astec Valves & Fittings Pvt was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to dragonforce in June 2026. The organization, operating in the Manufacturing sector in India, 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.

Astec Valves & Fittings Private Limited specializes in providing high-quality instrumentation and piping solutions for various industries, including Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, and Nuclear Power. Established in 1965, the company offers a range of products such as instrument tube fittings, valves, and integrated assemblies, with a focus on innovative technologies that enhance process measurement and reduce maintenance downtime. With a presence in 40 countries and over a million installations, Astec is recognized for its eco-friendly product technologies and has received multiple awards for technical innovation. Their clients include sectors like shipbuilding, water treatment, and pharmaceuticals, making them a trusted partner for instrumentation and piping engineers worldwide.

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.