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Biaodianyun Group Ltd

Listed by Cipherforce on · organisation based in China

Disclosed
Feb 23, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Cipherforce
6 victims listed
Country
China
#28 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Cipherforce. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Cipherforce group

CipherForce is a newly emerged ransomware group first detected in early 2026, operating a dark web leak site and targeting technology, business services, and logistics companies across the US, China, Vietnam, India, and UAE, with at least 6 claimed victims. Cipherforce has listed 6 victims since February 2026.

Incident analysis

Biaodianyun Group Ltd was listed by Cipherforce ransomware, a group with 6 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on February 23, 2026.

Biaodianyun Group Ltd is based in China and operates in the Technology sector. China ranks #28 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 126 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Cipherforce typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Frequently asked questions

Was Biaodianyun Group Ltd attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Biaodianyun Group Ltd was listed as a victim of the Cipherforce ransomware group on February 23, 2026. The organisation is based in China and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Biaodianyun Group Ltd?

Biaodianyun Group Ltd was attacked by Cipherforce ransomware. Cipherforce is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 6 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Biaodianyun Group Ltd ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Biaodianyun Group Ltd was disclosed on February 23, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Biaodianyun Group Ltd ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Biaodianyun Group Ltd has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Technology organisation, Biaodianyun Group Ltd likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Cipherforce attacks?

To defend against Cipherforce and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.