Qilin, a threat actor, launched a ransomware attack against Foremost Asset Management, a US-based company established in Seoul, South Korea, highlighting the company’s failure to adhere to market survival rules. The incident underscores the increasing cyber threats faced by financial firms in the US and South Korea. #UnitedStates#SouthKorea
Incident Details
- Victim: Foremost Asset Management
- Country: US
- Actor: qilin
- Source: http://ijzn3sicrcy7guixkzjkib4ukbiilwc3xhnmby4mcbccnsd7j2rekvqd.onion/site/view?uuid=2606d6b7-d4c4-393d-a509-b2635d375b2e
- Discovered: 2025-09-30 18:12:09.151190
- Published: 2025-09-30 00:00:00.000000
Information
- Foremost Asset Management was targeted by ransomware attackers.
- The attack was carried out by the actor known as Qilin.
- The company is based in the United States.
- Foremost Asset Management was established in 2021 in Seoul, South Korea.
- The incident was linked to the KoreanLeak3 group.
- The company’s founder, Kim Yong-chol, was confident in their market survival strategies.
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.