Ransomware Alert: Qilin Strikes Cypress Industries
Summary
On June 15, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Cypress Industries, a global technology firm specializing in PCB assemblies, sheet metal fabrication, and more. The threat actor has threatened to release sensitive data unless the company engages in negotiations.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Cypress Industries |
| Domain | N/A |
| Country | India |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | June 12, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
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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