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 clientsβ 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.