# DragonForce: threat group profile

> DragonForce is a threat group thought to operate from Malaysia. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Thought to operate from | Malaysia |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 6 |

## Who is DragonForce?

DragonForce is a threat group thought to operate from Malaysia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> DragonForce is a hacktivist group based in Malaysia that has been involved in cyberattacks targeting government institutions and commercial organizations in India. They have also targeted websites affiliated with Israel and have shown support for pro-Palestinian causes. The group has been observed using defacement attacks, distributed denial-of-service attacks, and data leaks as part of their campaigns. DragonForce Malaysia has demonstrated an ability to adapt and evolve their tactics over time.

## Public reports about DragonForce

- https://www.darkowl.com/blog-content/hacktivist-groups-use-defacements-in-the-israel-hamas-conflict/
- https://blog.radware.com/security/2023/05/india-one-of-the-most-targeted-countries-for-hacktivist-groups/
- https://securitybrief.asia/story/dragonforce-malaysia-attacks-israeli-institutions-radware
- https://www.radware.com/security/threat-advisories-and-attack-reports/opisrael-a-decade-in-review/
- https://blog.radware.com/security/ddos/2022/08/this-was-h1-2022-part-3-beyond-the-war/
- https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/guidance-on-hacktivist-operation-opspatuk-by-dragonforce

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is DragonForce?

DragonForce is a threat group thought to operate from Malaysia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is DragonForce thought to be based?

Public reporting places DragonForce as operating from Malaysia. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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