Extensive Databreach fully Exposes Qualinet’s Operation Methods

The Qualinet Group suffered a ransomware attack on January 10. The company deployed its emergency plan and mobilized a team of specialists to identify the extent of the attack. The Rhysida group claimed the attack. The hackers infiltrated the servers and stole 1.5 million files. Qualinet refused to pay the ransom of seven bitcoins ($870,000) in exchange for its 1.2 terabyte treasure trove of data. Since January 28, all files can be downloaded via Tor software from Rhysida's website. The site exposes company data, including its operating methods, canadian passports and Quebec driver's licenses.

Qualinet operates primarily in the disaster restoration and cleaning services industry and is based in Quebec, Canada.

Estimated Cost

1.5 million files/1.2 TB

Threat Source

Impacts

IT Privacy