Qilin Ransomware Group Breaches Nagasaki Ship Equipment

Year

2025

Month

May

Reference number

20250501

Impact area

Shore

Incident location

Nagasaki

Incident country

Japan

Victim country

Japan

Victim identity

Nagasaki Ship Equipment (NSS)

Victim Type

Manufacturing

Method

Ransomware

Attacker country

Russia

Summary:

In May 2025, Japanese shipbuilding company NSS (長崎船舶装備株式会社) fell victim to a ransomware attack by the Qilin group. The breach, discovered on May 6, led to the exposure of internal documents, including operational data and screenshots, on Qilin's dark web leak site.NSS, established in 1943, plays a significant role in Japan's maritime industry, specializing in interior construction for ships. The attack underscores the growing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in maritime manufacturing industries

Reference URL

https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/qilin-ransomware-victim-nss/
https://x.com/H4ckManac/status/1920008826629357965