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Ransomware victim Manufacturing

DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.)

Listed by Falcon on · organisation based in United States

dnow.com

Disclosed
Aug 30, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Falcon
5 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Manufacturing

ThreatAI analysis

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

DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) was listed on Falcon's dark web leak site on 30 August 2026; the company is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector.

About the Falcon group

Falcon has listed 3 victims since July 2026.

Incident analysis

DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) was listed by Falcon ransomware, a group with 5 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on August 30, 2026.

DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,169 victims in this database.

Sector context. Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Falcon 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) attacked by ransomware?

Yes. DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) was listed as a victim of the Falcon ransomware group on August 30, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.)?

DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) was attacked by Falcon ransomware. Falcon is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 5 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) was disclosed on August 30, 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 DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) 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 Manufacturing organisation, DistributionNOW (DNOW Inc.) likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Falcon attacks?

To defend against Falcon 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.