The ransomware claim by threat actor qilin targeted chainstoreguide.com, a leading provider of retail foodservice sales leads, market research, and geocoded locational data in the US, potentially compromising sensitive company information. The attack underscores the vulnerability of organizations with valuable market data in the United States. #United States
Incident Details
- Victim: chainstoreguide.com
- Country: US
- Actor: qilin
- Source: http://ijzn3sicrcy7guixkzjkib4ukbiilwc3xhnmby4mcbccnsd7j2rekvqd.onion/site/view?uuid=6e96602a-6ad2-3495-8c11-26896c067faa
- Discovered: 2025-07-21 17:46:40.892077
- Published: 2025-07-21 00:00:00.000000
Information
- Ransomware attack on chainstoreguide.com
- The victim operates in the US
- Perpetrator identified as the actor Qilin
- Chain Store Guide specializes in Retail Foodservice sales leads, market research, and geocoded locational data
- Offers a 7-day free trial for access to company profiles and contact information
- Data accuracy is reported at 97.6%
- Has 15 years of historical data
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.