The ransomware attack carried out by threat actor dragonforce targeted Barr Trucking Inc., a company with a long-standing history since 1981, which expanded from water delivery to trucking with a growing fleet and new facilities. The attack impacted the United States. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Barr Trucking Inc.
- Country: US
- Actor: dragonforce
- Source: http://z3wqggtxft7id3ibr7srivv5gjof5fwg76slewnzwwakjuf3nlhukdid.onion/blog/?post_uuid=c579fa0b-8ff8-4411-8aaf-96a4d3128973
- Discovered: 2025-11-22 18:52:36.424847
- Published: 2025-11-22 18:46:18.355535
Information
- Barr Trucking Inc. was founded in 1981 in Pinckneyville, IL by William Mark Barr and his father William DeWitt Barr.
- The company initially operated two water delivery trucks and one dump truck for residential rock delivery.
- In 1983, Mark Barr acquired his father’s share of the company to pursue expansion into new markets.
- In 1984, Mark purchased the company’s first semi-truck, a 1975 R Model Mack.
- As the fleet expanded and the company grew, a new facility was established in 1989.
- In 1989, Barr Trucking purchased a large workshop and storage yard west of Pinckneyville, IL, where the company currently operates.
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.