In the latest cybersecurity news, Grupo Serex — a company operating in the CR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group dragonforce. This data breach, discovered on 2025-10-08 08:48:17.592365, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Grupo Serex |
| Threat Group | dragonforce |
| Summary | Segramar — Bulk Handling at Ports
Bulk cargo unloading and loading of raw materials at Maracaibo and Puerto Cabello ports. Berthing assistance for bulk carriers. Import, export and commercialization of animal-feed raw materials. Transmarine — Shipping Agency Full ship agency services for bulk carriers in Venezuela. Operational and logistics support alongside modern procedures focused on safety and environmental compliance. Office in Puerto Cabello (Carabobo). Transcargo — Heavy Transport & Logistics National bulk transport of commodities (corn, wheat, coal, etc.). Heavy/oversized cargo movements: equipment, structures, platforms. National and international logistics solutions; HQ in Zulia state. Proalex (Productora de Alimentos Serex) — Poultry & Feed Poultry processing and commercialization (packed chicken and by-products). Manufacturing of animal balanced feed (ABA). Vertically integrated from breeding to processing. Alto Prado — Cacao Products Production and national/international commercialization of Venezuelan cacao. Product lines: cocoa beans, nibs, liquor (paste), butter, powder. Emphasis on traceability and sustainability. Group overview The group frames itself as integrated solutions for bulk loading/unloading and raw-material transport, with parallel poultry and cacao businesses. Handy if you enjoy conglomerates that do everything from docking a bulker to selling chicken nuggets. |
| Date of Breach | 2025-10-08 07:56:48.412908 |
| Discovery Date | 2025-10-08 08:48:17.592365 |
| Region | CR |
| Target Domain | gruposerex.com |
| Business Sector | Not Found |
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