The ransomware claim states that the threat actor qilin targeted PathoQuest-Biotechnology Research, a biopharmaceutical research company operating across the USA and France, engaged in advanced testing and sequencing methods. The company has been impacted in France and the USA. #France#USA
Incident Details
- Victim: PathoQuest-Biotechnology Research
- Country: FR
- Actor: qilin
- Source: http://ijzn3sicrcy7guixkzjkib4ukbiilwc3xhnmby4mcbccnsd7j2rekvqd.onion/site/view?uuid=220d6ec3-12a9-3c46-a5c7-88f5f304cf0b
- Discovered: 2025-09-01 10:47:36.180934
- Published: 2025-09-01 00:00:00.000000
Information
- Ransomware attack targeted PathoQuest Biotechnology Research, a company involved in biopharmaceutical research across the USA and France.
- The organization conducts complex testing under challenging conditions on two continents.
- PathoQuest utilizes a proven next-generation sequencing (NGS) approach to biosafety.
- The actor responsible for the attack is 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.