Ransomware Group dragonforce Hits: Fountain
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Fountain — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group dragonforce. This data breach, discovered on 2026-04-01 21:33:59.015208, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Fountain |
| Threat Group | dragonforce |
| Summary | Over the last 40 years, Fountain has established itself as Europe’s leading supplier of drinks vending machines for businesses, delivering the widest range of solutions to organisations with 5 to 50 employees, as well as multi-site key account customers. The company now operates in 28 countries and has developed a strong reputation and identity, founded on personalised services and solutions, a wide range of tailor-made products, and a local distribution network. Here at Fountain, we provide our customers with a comprehensive service that covers cartridge and automatic machines, capsule machines, water fountains, accessories and snacks. Fountain distributes a vast range of both own-brand and third-party products. As such, it is able to meet the exacting demands of businesses and organisations looking to tailor their offer to the specific needs of their customers and/or staff, from precise quantities to consumer preferences. Fountain has been listed on the Euronext stock exchange since |
| Date of Breach | 2026-04-01 20:38:07.747560 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-04-01 21:33:59.015208 |
| Target Domain | fountain.eu |
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