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'Russia-Linked Hacker Group' Takes Credit for Cyberattack on ATF System
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Qilin ransomware group posted a claim of responsibility for a cyberattack on a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives system, according to The Hill. The group's attribution of the attack and the scope of any data accessed have not been independently verified. The ATF did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the incident.
