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Emulating The Blazing Dragonforce Ransomware

Security Boulevard, Friday, May 23rd, 2025

DragonForce is a ransomware strain operated under the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model that emerged in August 2023.

Originally identified as a pro-Palestine hacktivist operation, the group has since evolved into a hybrid adversary, blending political motives with a clear focus on financial extortion. Despite its ideological roots, the group increasingly prioritizes profit while continuing to target government organizations.

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