Summary
On October 7, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Autohaus Bernhard (auto-bernhard.at), an Austrian company specializing in European car sales and services. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Autohaus Bernhard |
| Domain | auto-bernhard.at |
| Country | Austria |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | October 7, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
Autohaus Bernhard, based in Austria, is known for selling, servicing, and renting European cars such as Citroën and Opel. The company operates its own dealerships and auto repair shops, making it a significant player in the automotive industry.
The Qilin ransomware group has been associated with several high-profile cyber attacks, using sophisticated techniques to encrypt data and demand ransoms. Organizations are advised to remain vigilant and adopt proactive cybersecurity measures.
Proactive Response
To mitigate such threats, it is crucial for organizations to implement darkweb monitoring. By proactively scanning the darkweb for potential threats and leaked information, companies can prevent data breaches and respond swiftly to cyber incidents. Additionally, organizations can use an email breach checker, such as the one available at MSP Dark Intel, to monitor and protect their digital assets.
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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