Summary
On July 11, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Darien Telephone, a USA-based telecommunications provider. The group has threatened to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Darien Telephone |
| Domain | darientelephone.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | July 11, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Darien Telephone
Darien Telephone Company is a family-owned independent communications provider that offers high-speed internet, telephone, and cable services. They cater to both residential and business customers with a focus on rural community needs.
About Qilin Group
Qilin is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting a wide range of industries with the aim of extorting money through data leaks and encryption.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations can enhance their cybersecurity posture through proactive measures, such as continuous dark web monitoring to identify potential threats early. Utilizing tools like the Domain Breach Scan can help companies keep an eye on their exposure and safeguard their information 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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