dragonforceRansomware Victim🇺🇸 US OrganizationAgriculture and Food Production

Heartland Growers

Heartland Growers is a full-service wholesale greenhouse located in Westfield, Indiana, owned and operated by the Gapinski Family since 1984. The company supplies wholesale plants to independent garden centers, florists, landscapers, and national chain stores throughout the Midwest. With a modern and capital-intensive facility covering over 30 acres, Heartland Growers produces a variety of plants including bedding plants, geraniums, lilies, and hanging baskets. The company is committed to maintaining quality and service as top priorities for its customers

Incident Details

Threat Group
dragonforce
Victim / Organization
Heartland Growers
Website / Domain
heartlandgrowers.com
Industry Sector
Agriculture and Food Production
Country / Region
🇺🇸 US
Date Discovered
Sunday, May 24, 2026

What This Listing Means

Posting on dragonforce's ransomware leak site typically signals that the threat actor claims to have:

  • Gained unauthorized access to the organization's network via phishing, exposed credentials, or an unpatched vulnerability
  • Exfiltrated sensitive data — potentially including financial records, PII, customer data, or trade secrets
  • Deployed ransomware to encrypt systems and disrupt operations
  • Issued a ransom demand with a deadline to publish all stolen data publicly if unpaid

🇺🇸 US-based organizations hit by ransomware may have mandatory breach notification obligations under state laws, HIPAA (healthcare), SEC regulations (public companies), or CISA guidelines. The notification window is typically 72 hours from discovery.

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