The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Wednesday announced an investigation into a “major” cybersecurity incident for which the Qilin ransomware group claimed responsibility.
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ATF investigating 'major' cybersecurity incident
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ATF Confirms 'Major' Cyberattack Without Offering Details of What Was Targeted
When the security breach was discovered, the ATF said, the agency terminated connections to the affected environment and initiated incident‑response and forensic activities.
ATF, the regulatory agency that enforces federal laws governing firearms and explosives in the United States, has confirmed that one of its systems was compromised after breach claims made by the Qilin ransomware gang. [...]
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Wednesday announced an investigation into a “major” cybersecurity incident for which the Qilin ransomware group claimed responsibility.
ATF confirmed that hackers compromised a standalone computer system after the Qilin ransomware operation claimed the agency as a victim. Sources tell AmmoLand that gun-owner records were not exposed, but the bureau has not revealed whether other files were stolen.
The "Russia-linked" Qilin ransomware group is taking credit for a cybersecurity incident that involved an alleged hack into a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) system, according to The Hill.
