‘Russia-Linked Hacker Group’ Takes Credit for Cyberattack on ATF System

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‘Russia-Linked Hacker Group’ Takes Credit for Cyberattack on ATF System​

The “Russia-linked” Qilin ransomware group is taking credit for a cybersecurity incident that involved an alleged hack into a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) system, according to The Hill.
Cybernews pointed out that “[Qilin ransomware] listed the ATF on its dark web leak site early Wednesday morning along with five other victims primarily from the industrial and manufacturing sectors.” Three of the other reported victims of the attack were “WireCo, Metal Conversions, and Air International Thermal Systems.”
The ATF issued a release on the incident, noting, “Upon discovery of the incident, ATF immediately terminated connections to the affected environment and initiated incident‑response and forensic activities. ATF is coordinating closely with the Department of Justice to investigate.”
Cybersnews noted there has been no mention of what kind of information may have been accessed, copied, or taken, if any, during the cyberattack on the ATF, but Gun Owners of America warned, “It’s unclear what data, if any, was stolen. But [the ATF] maintains a registry of more than 1 BILLION guns and gun owners.”

 
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livingston said:
from the comments section posted above
donewiththem 20 hours ago
Not Russia, DNC wants that info wants gun ownership info more then Russia.
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Let me throw out some concerning thoughts that might not amount to anything: With all these "winnings" by Second Amendment proponents (Court cases, relaxed Regulations, repealed Taxes, etc.) AND knowing nothing happens in government by accident, could it just be that something big, I mean "Red Dawn" big be coming and the Patriots in deep and up high are preparing Us by relaxing our ability to procure (formerly) heavily controlled items...
On the subject of ATF being hacked and in conjunction with the above, Enemies, potential or otherwise would love to have a List of who makes what, where, and most importantly WHERE those items are located...
IMHO the DNC is an enemy combatant whose goal is domination of the Country and they're willing to sell out to the Chinese, Russians, or anyone else willing to do the dirtywork needed to seize control...show me where I'm wrong?
 
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livingston said:

‘Russia-Linked Hacker Group’ Takes Credit for Cyberattack on ATF System​

The “Russia-linked” Qilin ransomware group is taking credit for a cybersecurity incident that involved an alleged hack into a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) system, according to The Hill.
Cybernews pointed out that “[Qilin ransomware] listed the ATF on its dark web leak site early Wednesday morning along with five other victims primarily from the industrial and manufacturing sectors.” Three of the other reported victims of the attack were “WireCo, Metal Conversions, and Air International Thermal Systems.”
The ATF issued a release on the incident, noting, “Upon discovery of the incident, ATF immediately terminated connections to the affected environment and initiated incident‑response and forensic activities. ATF is coordinating closely with the Department of Justice to investigate.”
Cybersnews noted there has been no mention of what kind of information may have been accessed, copied, or taken, if any, during the cyberattack on the ATF, but Gun Owners of America warned, “It’s unclear what data, if any, was stolen. But [the ATF] maintains a registry of more than 1 BILLION guns and gun owners.”

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OK, that's it, we must take all available measures to secure that data from further hacking.

I recommend taking all copies and throwing them into an active volcano, for safety.
 
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