Qilin claims ransomware attack on CHEK News
Summary
A leak-site claim attributed to Qilin alleges CHEK News was targeted with ransomware, with data encryption and a ransom demand. The group reportedly threatened to publish stolen information; the claim is unconfirmed.
Key points
- The claim names CHEK News in Canada as the victim and Qilin as the actor.
- The claim alleges data encryption and a ransom demand.
- Qilin reportedly threatened to publish stolen information if payment is not made.
- The post says it is based on public group claims and does not confirm their accuracy.
Article Details
- Victim
- CHEK News
- Encryption Status
- Alleged by the ransomware claim; unverified.
- Encrypted Size
- Not disclosed
- Exfiltration Status
- Alleged; unverified. The source reports a threat to publish allegedly stolen information.
- Exfiltrated Data
- The types of information allegedly stolen are not disclosed.
- Exfiltrated Size
- Not disclosed
- Ransom Demand
- A ransom demand is alleged; the amount is not disclosed.
- Leak Status
- Publication was threatened if payment was not made; publication is not reported.