Summary
On July 16, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
ResourceEnergy, a China-based company known for its energy management services. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | ResourceEnergy |
| Domain | N/A |
| Country | China |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | July 16, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “All of data will be available to download on July 15th. Resource Energy was founded in 2007 with the mission of assisting commercial real estate owners with their energy needs.” |
Company Background
ResourceEnergy, established in 2007, specializes in providing energy management solutions to commercial real estate owners. The firm has been pivotal in optimizing energy consumption and reducing energy costs for its clientele.
About Qilin Group
Qilin is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting critical infrastructure and large organizations. Their tactics typically involve data encryption and subsequent demands for ransom to prevent data leakage.
Proactive Measures
Organizations should implement robust cybersecurity strategies to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks. Darkweb monitoring is a critical component of such strategies, enabling early detection of potential threats. Utilizing tools like the Domain Breach Scan can help companies stay informed of breaches and take timely action to safeguard their data.
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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