Ransomware targeting bits-pilani.ac.in in India was attributed to the dragonforce threat actor, impacting the BITS Pilani research university across its campuses. BITS Pilani, founded in 1964 and recognized as an “Institution of Eminence” with elite engineering and science programs, is highly selective with a 1.47% acceptance rate and a 0% attendance policy with mandatory industry immersion. #India
Incident Details
- Victim: bits-pilani.ac.in
- Sector: Education
- Country: IN
- Actor: dragonforce
- Source: http://z3wqggtxft7id3ibr7srivv5gjof5fwg76slewnzwwakjuf3nlhukdid.onion/blog/?post_uuid=2683aa7a-5bbf-4be4-b6a2-71a4cea9352d
- Discovered: 2026-06-22T13:23:11.412529+00:00
- Published: 2026-06-20T13:10:42.687820+00:00
Information
- BITS Pilani is a premier Indian private research university and an “Institution of Eminence” known for elite engineering and science programs across five campuses.
- Founded in 1964, it is highly selective with a 1.47% acceptance rate.
- It offers a 0% attendance policy with mandatory industry immersion.
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.