Ransom! ESIC_TR

The ransomware claim involves the ESIC_TR victim in Turkey, attributed to the threat actor qilin, targeting ESIC University, Spain, a higher education institution specializing in marketing education. The attack underscores the vulnerability of educational institutions to cyber threats, potentially disrupting their teaching environment and research activities. #Turkey

Incident Details

  • Victim: ESIC_TR
  • Country: TR
  • Actor: qilin
  • Source: http://ijzn3sicrcy7guixkzjkib4ukbiilwc3xhnmby4mcbccnsd7j2rekvqd.onion/site/view?uuid=8191696b-215b-37ae-919f-0ec63190749b
  • Discovered: 2025-08-30 21:03:25.465247
  • Published: 2025-08-30 00:00:00.000000

Information

  • The ransomware attack targeted ESIC_TR, a higher education institution in Spain focused on marketing education.
  • The attacker responsible for the incident is identified as qilin.
  • ESIC University specializes in teaching students how to sell products and ideas, emphasizing the importance of understanding market needs.
  • The university’s core principle suggests that people often do not realize what they need until it is presented to them.

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.

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