A ransomware group calling itself Qilin claims to have targeted Blake Services, according to a listing posted on the group’s own leak site and dated 2026-08-21. This claim has not been independently verified, has not been confirmed by Blake Services, and has not been confirmed by any regulator. The listing was identified and tracked by ransomware.live, a security research platform that monitors ransomware groups’ public leak sites.
What we know — and don’t
- A group calling itself Qilin listed Blake Services on its leak site with a claimed date of 2026-08-21.
- Blake Services is categorized here under the ‘other’ sector; its specific line of business has not been independently detailed in the claim itself.
- The specific types of data the group claims to have obtained have not been disclosed in the listing and have not been confirmed by Blake Services.
- No official statement from Blake Services or any regulatory body has been made public regarding this claim as of this writing.
- As with any leak-site posting, the claim could be exaggerated, unverified, or entirely false; it should be treated as unconfirmed until independently corroborated.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Change your password for any account you hold with Blake Services, and avoid reusing that password on other sites.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on the account if it is offered and not already active.
- Watch closely for phishing emails, texts, or calls that reference Blake Services, especially messages urging urgent action or asking for personal details.
- Avoid clicking links in unsolicited messages claiming to be from Blake Services; instead, navigate to the company’s site directly if you need to check your account.
- Consider monitoring your identity and personal information for signs of misuse, since services like a service like Aura or LifeLock can help flag suspicious activity tied to your personal data.
- Keep an eye on your financial statements and credit reports for unfamiliar activity in the weeks ahead.
BreachLetter will update this page if Blake Services confirms this incident, issues a public statement, or if the matter is officially reported to regulators.