Summary
On October 2, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Shamir Medical Center, a leading medical facility in Israel. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Shamir Medical Center |
| Domain | N/A |
| Country | Israel |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | October 2, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Shamir Medical Center
Shamir Medical Center is one of the largest and most advanced medical facilities in Israel, known for its comprehensive healthcare services.
About Qilin
Qilin is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting various sectors to exfiltrate sensitive data and demand ransom. They employ sophisticated techniques to infiltrate their targets.
Proactive Responses to Ransomware Attacks
To safeguard against such threats, organizations should implement robust cybersecurity measures and regular dark web monitoring. Utilizing tools like the Domain Breach Scan can help in keeping an eye on potential breaches and compromised data, ensuring proactive measures are taken to protect sensitive information.
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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