Newton Electrical Contractors, a high-profile NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractor based in Harrogate and Ripon, was targeted by the threat actor dragonforce in a ransomware attack. This incident has impacted their operations in the United Kingdom. #UnitedKingdom
Incident Details
- Victim: Newton Electrical Contractors
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- Actor: dragonforce
- Source: http://z3wqggtxft7id3ibr7srivv5gjof5fwg76slewnzwwakjuf3nlhukdid.onion/blog/?post_uuid=b542f7a3-f9a3-4eae-ab6e-eb717e695468
- Discovered: 2025-08-05 13:28:26.301009
- Published: 2025-08-04 13:09:04.773441
Information
- Ransomware attack targeted Newton Electrical Contractors, a high-profile NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractor based in Harrogate and Ripon.
- The company is known for its quality workmanship within a local, family-run business environment.
- Perpetrator of the attack is identified as the threat actor “dragonforce.”
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "dragonforce". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.