The Qilin ransomware gang is officially selling data stolen during an attack earlier this month on New Orleans’ sheriff’s office, according to a dark web listing seen by Axios.
Why it matters: Hackers typically dump the data they steal online if a victim doesn’t pay the ransom — putting confidential business and citizen information at risk.
Threat level: Compared to other ransomware attacks, the data that Qilin is touting from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office isn’t that detrimental.
- Screenshots suggest the hackers stole confidentiality agreements signed by contractors, public police reports, private bank statements and a letter about an ongoing financial audit.
- The sheriff’s office did not respond to a request for comment prior to publication.
Yes, but: The hackers are claiming they stole 842 gigabytes of information, and it’s unclear what else is in the stolen trove…