Ransom! Cardinal Machinery

The US-based company Cardinal Machinery, a well-established family business in the Machine Tool Industry, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack allegedly perpetrated by the threat actor dragonforce. This incident jeopardizes their operations and customer support services across the United States. #UnitedStates

Incident Details

  • Victim: Cardinal Machinery
  • Country: US
  • Actor: dragonforce
  • Source: http://z3wqggtxft7id3ibr7srivv5gjof5fwg76slewnzwwakjuf3nlhukdid.onion/blog/?post_uuid=f8cf69c0-b804-496a-90b8-7e004948e67c
  • Discovered: 2025-09-26 18:20:10.205781
  • Published: 2025-09-26 18:01:01.164407

Information

  • Cardinal Machinery is a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience in the Machine Tool Industry.
  • Serves clients across Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, and Florida.
  • Offers a range of products including metal cutting tools, EDM, grinding equipment, and various parts and accessories.
  • Emphasizes customer support through services such as preventative maintenance and quick diagnostics by experienced technicians.
  • Strives to enhance clients’ production and uptime capabilities through advanced technology solutions.

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.

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