Ransomware Alert: Qilin Strikes Upstart Power
Summary
On June 12, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin announced an attack on Upstart Power (upstartpower.com), a U.S.-based company known for its innovative energy solutions. The group threatens to leak sensitive data unless negotiations begin.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Upstart Power |
| Domain | upstartpower.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | June 12, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “All data of this company will be available for download on 23.06.2025 unless a representative contacts us through provided channels.” |
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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