North Atlantic Engineering Consultants listed by the DragonForce ransomware group

Overview

The DragonForce ransomware group has listed North Atlantic Engineering Consultants, a Botswana engineering firm specialising in sustainable building services and energy solutions, on its leak site. The company has operated since the early 1980s. The listing appeared on 15 July 2026.

What was published

The group claims to have accessed the firm's systems and copied project and corporate data. The expected contents include engineering designs, client project documentation and employee records. The group has not yet published the full archive.

Risks for affected individuals

• Clients' project details may be exposed.
• Employee personal information could be misused.
• Confidential engineering designs may be of commercial value.

What remains unknown

• The volume of exfiltrated data.
• Whether the release has been scheduled.
• The duration of the attackers' access.

What affected people should do

Clients should review the sensitivity of shared documentation and watch for fraudulent communications. The firm should notify affected parties, secure its environment, and follow Botswana's data protection requirements for breach notification.