Qilin Ransomware Attack Targets French IT Distributor Exclusive Networks - DeXpose

Qilin Ransomware Attack Targets French IT Distributor Exclusive Networks April 28, 2026 Ransomware Attacks Summary On April 26, 2026, the ransomware group Qilin claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting Exclusive Networks (exclusive-networks.com), a leading IT distribution company headquartered in France. The group has threatened to release sensitive company data unless negotiations are initiated. Incident Report Field Details Target Exclusive Networks Domain exclusive-networks.com Country France Attacking Group Qilin Date Reported April 26, 2026 Threat Actor Statement “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” Recommended Security Actions Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting both enterprise and mid-sized organizations across all sectors. 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