Summary
On July 16, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Jose Antonio Rodriguez (joseantoniorodriguez.com), a Spanish company specializing in tax, accounting, labor, and legal consulting.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Jose Antonio Rodriguez |
| Domain | joseantoniorodriguez.com |
| Country | Spain |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | July 16, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
Company Background
Jose Antonio Rodriguez has been providing comprehensive tax, accounting, labor, and legal consulting services in Spain for over 40 years. Their expertise spans various sectors, ensuring tailored solutions for each client.
About Qilin
The Qilin ransomware group is known for targeting organizations across various industries, using sophisticated tactics to encrypt data and demand ransoms. Their attacks often involve threats of data leaks to pressure victims into compliance.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations can mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks by proactively monitoring the dark web for potential threats. Implementing strong cybersecurity measures and regularly training employees to recognize phishing attempts are critical. Additionally, using tools like the email breach checker can help companies stay vigilant and protect their data from unauthorized access and breaches.
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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