Summary
On July 10, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Accu Reference Medical Lab (accureference.com), a U.S.-based state-of-the-art medical testing laboratory service.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Accu Reference Medical Lab |
| Domain | accureference.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | July 10, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Accu Reference Medical Lab
Accu Reference Medical Lab is a cutting-edge medical testing laboratory service providing a complete range of tests for diagnosis, screening, or evaluation of diseases and health conditions. They are certified under various standards ensuring the highest quality of medical testing services.
About the Qilin Group
The Qilin ransomware group is known for its aggressive tactics and frequent targeting of high-value organizations across various sectors. Their modus operandi typically involves encrypting sensitive data and demanding a ransom for its release.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations can proactively respond to such threats by implementing regular dark web monitoring. This involves scanning the dark web for any mentions of their data or potential breaches. Utilizing tools like the email breach checker can help companies keep an eye on their domain and stay ahead of potential threats.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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