Ransomware Group dragonforce Hits: Aegis Project Controls
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Aegis Project Controls — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group dragonforce. This data breach, discovered on 2026-02-28 12:29:29.278409, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Aegis Project Controls |
| Threat Group | dragonforce |
| Summary | Aegis Project Controls is a construction company providing 4d scheduling, training, and construction scheduling services. 214GB of files, projects, and documents that threaten US national security. These include projects on military-critical facilities (Space Fence, Nitrocellulose Facility, etc.), biosecurity laboratories (USAMRIID), critical infrastructure facilities, and others. We know you didn’t contact the FBI after the attack on your infrastructure, but now the FBI will come to you. We advise you to contact us immediately; your IT department knows how. You have 15 days before this data is made public. Dear David J. Hatwell (+1 269-673-8962, +1 360-918-3187, +1 240-331-0437), we promise you public shame and the destruction of your company if you don’t pay. Time has begun. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-01-26 00:00:00.000000 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-02-28 12:29:29.278409 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | www.consultaegis.com |
| Business Sector | Construction |
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