Summary
On October 2, 2025, the ransomware group Sinobi publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Karat by Lollicup, a U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of environmentally friendly, single-use disposable products. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Karat by Lollicup |
| Domain | |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Sinobi |
| 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.” |
Karat by Lollicup is a rapidly-growing manufacturer and distributor of environmentally friendly, single-use disposable products, primarily used in restaurants and food service settings. The company supplies a wide range of products for national restaurant chains, as well as smaller, regional chains. Karat’s products include food packaging, containers, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, and straws. The company also provides additional environmentally friendly options to sustainably-conscious customers.
The Sinobi group is known for its sophisticated ransomware attacks, often targeting various industries across the globe. Their modus operandi includes encrypting company data and demanding a ransom for the decryption key, with threats of data exposure if demands are not met.
Proactive Response and Dark Web Monitoring
In light of such incidents, organizations must adopt proactive measures to safeguard their data. Dark web monitoring is an essential tool in identifying and mitigating potential threats before they manifest into full-blown attacks. We recommend businesses to regularly use dark web monitoring services and tools, such as the email breach checker available at MSP DarkIntel, to keep an eye on their companies’ cybersecurity posture.
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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