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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.”
