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Qilin Claims Buckeye Paper as Ransomware Victim

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Summary

A ransomware.live record says Qilin publicly claimed Buckeye Paper, a US manufacturer, as a victim on May 17, 2026, alleging file encryption and operational disruption. The claims are unconfirmed.

Key points

  • The record names Buckeye Paper, a US manufacturing company, as the claimed victim and Qilin as the actor.
  • The claim alleges file encryption and operational disruption; the article does not independently confirm these impacts.
  • The record lists the claim as discovered and published on May 17, 2026, and says it is based on public claims by Qilin.

Article Details

Victim
Buckeye Paper
Claim Date
2026-05-17
Encryption Status
Qilin reportedly claimed files were encrypted; the article says the claim could not be confirmed.
Exfiltration Status
Not disclosed
Ransom Demand
Not disclosed
Leak Status
Not disclosed; the article does not establish that data was published.

Threat Actors

QilinThe article attributes a ransomware claim targeting Buckeye Paper to Qilin, including alleged file encryption and operational disruption; it states that the claim could not be independently confirmed.

Countries

United StatesBuckeye Paper in the US was targeted by the Qilin ransomware threat actor, which encrypted files and disrupted operations.

Industries

ManufacturingSector: Manufacturing

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