Summary
On July 11, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Fuld + Company LLC (fuld.com), a U.S.-based company specializing in financial research, analytics, and competitive intelligence.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Fuld + Company LLC |
| Domain | fuld.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 Fuld + Company LLC
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Fuld + Company LLC is renowned for its expertise in financial research, analytics, and competitive intelligence. The firm aids executives in understanding the nuances of strategic competition.
About the Qilin Group
Qilin is a notorious ransomware group known for its sophisticated cyber attacks on high-profile organizations. Their modus operandi typically involves encrypting victim data and demanding ransom payments in exchange for decryption keys.
Proactive Measures Against Ransomware
Organizations must stay vigilant against ransomware threats by implementing robust cybersecurity measures. Darkweb monitoring is crucial in identifying potential threats early. Businesses are encouraged to use tools like the email breach checker at https://mspdarkintel.com/domain-breach-scan to monitor their digital footprint and prevent breaches effectively.
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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