Summary
On October 4, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
IONODES (ionodes.com), a Canadian company specializing in technologies for IP video storage, management, and display.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | IONODES |
| Domain | ionodes.com |
| Country | Canada |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | October 4, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About IONODES
IONODES is a Canadian technology firm that offers solutions for IP video storage, management, and display. Their products include smart devices like IP video encoders, decoders, and NVR servers, serving various sectors that require robust video management solutions.
About Qilin
Qilin is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting organizations across multiple sectors. Their modus operandi includes encrypting sensitive data and demanding ransom for its release. The group threatens to publish data if their demands are not met, pressuring victims into negotiations.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
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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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