In the latest cybersecurity news, Downes — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group dragonforce. This data breach, discovered on 2025-10-10 20:44:29.650476, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Downes |
| Threat Group | dragonforce |
| Summary | Proudly managing FMCG brands for over 35 years.
With over 94% coverage of the major grocery retailers, Downes services Woolworths, Coles, Independent Supermarkets (including IGA & Foodworks), Bunnings, Big W and Priceline. We have the ability to manage products from development stage, all the way through the submission phase right up to ranging on shelves. With extensive experience in FMCG sales, merchandising and planogram implementation across all retailers Downes is a valuable resource that can be utilised for your brand in the Australian marketplace. In addition to all the major retailers that Downes services, we also have the ability to buy/sell products into each state and territory with our direct to store model for independent retailers. Where supply via the Metcash DC is not an option Downes can give brands a much greater reach with our team of full time sales reps servicing this channel on a regular call cycle. Downes is a business who truly values honesty, integrity and transparency. We are a passionate, loyal business who deliver on our promises. |
| Date of Breach | 2025-10-10 20:21:10.006868 |
| Discovery Date | 2025-10-10 20:44:29.650476 |
| Region | None |
| Target Domain | downesbrokerage.com.au |
| Business Sector | Not Found |
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Disclaimer: HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.
