In the latest cybersecurity news, Corniche Hotel Abu Dhabi — a company operating in the AE — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group dragonforce. This data breach, discovered on 2026-06-12T12:52:46.270455+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Corniche Hotel Abu Dhabi |
| Threat Group | dragonforce |
| Summary | At the heart of the Central Business District. Situated along the stunning Corniche stretch, our hotel’s 305 luxurious guest rooms offer breathtaking views of the Capital Garden and sparkling turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf. There’s something here for everyone. Busy executives will appreciate our first-class business centre and car rental services, and families will love our childcare and babysitting services. Our health and fitness center, with sauna and steam room, will delight any globetrotter recovering from jet lag. And our wheelchair accessible rooms and public areas are a comfort for the physically impaired. Sightseeing couldn’t be simpler. Our hotel offers free scheduled pick up and drop off to the city’s main attractions: Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World, Corniche Public Beach, and World Trade Centre Mall.
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| Date of Breach | 2026-06-12T12:32:00.491360+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-06-12T12:52:46.270455+00:00 |
| Region | AE |
| Target Domain | abudhabi.corniche-hotels.com |
| Business Sector | Hospitality and Tourism |
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