Ransom! Brookview Financial (AUG-2026)

Ransom! Brookview Financial (AUG-2026)
Dragonforce ransomware allegedly exfiltrated data from Brookview Financial, including information on many thousands of customers such as credit reports, Social Security numbers, and addresses. The incident impacted Canada #Canada

Incident Details

  • Victim: Brookview Financial
  • Sector: Financial Services
  • Country: CA
  • Actor: dragonforce
  • Source: http://z3wqggtxft7id3ibr7srivv5gjof5fwg76slewnzwwakjuf3nlhukdid.onion/blog/?post_uuid=65fa9687-26ec-41c7-8aca-7bc0b1d62c51
  • Discovered: 2026-08-24T15:25:38.120735+00:00
  • Published: 2026-08-24T15:18:57.242244+00:00

Information

  • Brookview Financial is a boutique private lender specializing in quick-close financing for real estate projects.
  • Founded in 1992, the company has long served as a capital partner for real estate investors nationwide.
  • Its lending offerings include commercial bridge loans, fix-and-flip loans, and special situation financing.
  • Loan amounts range from $75,000 to more than $50 million.
  • Brookview is known for personalized service, flexible terms, and the ability to close deals in as little as 7 days.
  • The breach involved data belonging to many thousands of customers, including credit reports, Social Security numbers, addresses, and other sensitive information.

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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