Ransomware Group Falcon Hits: DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Falcon. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-30T14:29:18.522555+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) |
| Threat Group | Falcon |
| Summary | Energy & industrial distribution · NYSE: DNOW – Our 344 GB extraction includes your corporate information, corporate bank statements, vendor payment instructions, detailed payroll records, employee compensation, tax documents, operational secrets, proprietary SCADA gateway backups, PLC logic programs, industrial automation project files, internal audit logs detailing unethical activity investigations, whistleblower reports regarding harassment and discrimination, employee disciplinary records, employee PII, passports, driving licenses, medical drug screen results and much more. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-30T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-30T14:29:18.522555+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | dnow.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- phishing simulations — close the gap attackers exploit.
- awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
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