qilin ransomware targeted HIGEN MOTOR, encrypting critical data in South Korea. The incident was attributed to the threat actor qilin in KR, #SouthKorea
Incident Details
- Victim: HIGEN MOTOR(critical data)
- Sector: Manufacturing
- Country: KR
- Actor: qilin
- Source: http://ijzn3sicrcy7guixkzjkib4ukbiilwc3xhnmby4mcbccnsd7j2rekvqd.onion/site/blog?uuid=42480710-90bb-40d8-a036-99178d61af50
- Discovered: 2026-08-10T19:39:24.349878+00:00
- Published: 2026-08-10T19:39:03.222188+00:00
Information
- HIGEN MOTOR in South Korea was claimed as a ransomware victim, with critical data reportedly involved, and the actor identified as Qilin.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "qilin". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.