The ransomware attack was conducted by the threat actor qilin targeting Weathercraft Companies, a contractor specializing in roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and overhead door installation in the US. The incident disrupted their operations, highlighting the cybersecurity vulnerabilities faced by service providers in the construction sector. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Weathercraft Companies
- Country: US
- Actor: qilin
- Source: http://ijzn3sicrcy7guixkzjkib4ukbiilwc3xhnmby4mcbccnsd7j2rekvqd.onion/site/view?uuid=37766ed7-8962-3f27-9d92-3d703622f3f3
- Discovered: 2025-08-27 13:18:19.091128
- Published: 2025-08-27 00:00:00.000000
Information
- Weathercraft Companies in the US were targeted as ransomware victims.
- The ransomware actor responsible is qilin.
- The company is a contractor specializing in roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and overhead door installation.
- Weathercraft of North Platte was founded in 1976 by Alan Erickson and Bill Livengood.
- The company originally branched out from Weathercraft of Lincoln, NE.
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.