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Qilin ransomware group claims Shibata Co., Ltd. on its leak site

The Qilin ransomware group claims Shibata Co., Ltd. on its leak site, per RansomLook; unconfirmed, so partners should watch for an official statement.

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Exploitation
No, only a leak-site claim reported by RansomLook, not confirmed by the company

What happened

According to RansomLook, the Qilin ransomware group claims Shibata Co., Ltd. on its leak site. RansomLook tracks these claims and dated this one 2026-11-01.

A leak-site listing is the group’s claim, not proof of an attack. Only the headline could be reviewed for this advisory, not a full article. The following are not confirmed:

  • Shibata Co., Ltd. has not confirmed an incident in the available sources.
  • No independent outlet has verified the claim.
  • Any data taken, the volume, the entry point and the impact are unknown.

Am I affected?

Not confirmed. The sources do not name affected systems, data types, customers or partners. If you have no business relationship with Shibata Co., Ltd., this claim has no stated effect on you.

What to do now

  1. Treat the listing as an unverified claim. RansomLook reports that the claim exists, not that an attack took place.
  2. If you are a customer or partner, watch for an official statement or notification from Shibata Co., Ltd.
  3. Check this advisory for updates if the company or an independent outlet confirms or disputes the claim.

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