Ransomware Group dragonforce Hits: Petrosul Distribuidora, Transportadora e Comércio de Combustíveis Ltda.
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Petrosul Distribuidora, Transportadora e Comércio de Combustíveis Ltda. — an organization based in BR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group dragonforce. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-07T23:29:33.604203+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Petrosul Distribuidora, Transportadora e Comércio de Combustíveis Ltda. |
| Threat Group | dragonforce |
| Summary | Petrosul is a Brazilian company established in 1994, specializing in fuel storage terminal operations since 2015. The company offers state-of-the-art infrastructure, real-time control, and efficient management to ensure quality service. Its primary clients include businesses in need of reliable fuel storage solutions. Petrosul operates terminals in Sorocaba, Paulínia, and Senador Canedo. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-07T23:10:16.514068+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-07T23:29:33.604203+00:00 |
| Region | BR |
| Target Domain | petrosul.com.br |
| Business Sector | Energy & Utilities |
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