A ransomware crew known as Qilin says it broke into the Transport Workers Union’s Local 100 and dumped stolen files on its dark web leak site, potentially exposing the personal information of tens of thousands of New York City transit workers and retirees. The powerhouse chapter represents subway and bus operators, maintenance crews and other MTA staff across all five boroughs. Union leaders and cyber experts warn the leak could fuel targeted phishing attempts, identity theft and benefits fraud for current and former members.
What happened
Qilin listed TWU Local 100 on its victim blog and published sample files, raising urgent questions about how deep the breach goes, as reported by Cybernews. The chapter represents roughly 41,000 active workers and…..