The ransomware claim alleges that the threat actor Qilin targeted Clifford Paper, a family-owned business in the US, compromising their data and demanding a ransom for its release. The attack highlights the vulnerability of longstanding industry players to cyber threats, with the impact confined to #UnitedStates.
Incident Details
- Victim: Clifford Paper
- Country: US
- Actor: qilin
- Source: http://ijzn3sicrcy7guixkzjkib4ukbiilwc3xhnmby4mcbccnsd7j2rekvqd.onion/site/view?uuid=f78c6750-7564-33d6-94fa-eddb875e0e57
- Discovered: 2025-10-14 15:09:53.497442
- Published: 2025-10-14 00:00:00.000000
Information
- Clifford Paper is a family-owned business with a long-standing history in the forest products sector since 1985.
- The company specializes in providing paper products and value-added services.
- Its focus areas include production management and packaging solutions.
- The ransomware incident was carried out by the actor 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.