A ransomware group calling itself Qilin claims to have targeted Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative, according to a listing on the group’s dark web leak site dated September 2, 2026. This listing was tracked by ransomware.live, a security research platform that monitors ransomware groups’ public leak sites. At this time, the claim has not been independently verified, and Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative has not issued a public statement confirming or denying it.
What we know — and don’t
- A group calling itself Qilin listed Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative on its leak site with a claimed date of September 2, 2026.
- Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative operates in the utilities/cooperative space, which is broadly categorized here under ‘other’ pending more specific sector detail.
- The specific types of data the group claims to have obtained have not been disclosed or confirmed by any party.
- No regulatory filing, breach notification, or official statement from the company has been identified confirming this claim as of this writing.
- Claims made on ransomware leak sites are statements by the criminal group itself and are not independent proof that an intrusion occurred or that any data was actually obtained.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Change your password for any account associated with Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative, and avoid reusing that password elsewhere.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your account if it is offered, and on your email account regardless.
- Be cautious of unexpected emails, texts, or calls claiming to be from the cooperative, especially those asking for payment details, account verification, or personal information — this is a common follow-up to breach claims.
- Monitor your bank and utility billing statements for any unfamiliar activity.
- Consider using a service like a service like Aura or LifeLock to monitor for identity theft or misuse of your personal information, particularly if you receive any suspicious notices referencing this incident.
- Keep an eye on official communications directly from Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative rather than relying solely on third-party reports.
BreachLetter will update this page if Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative confirms this incident, if it is officially reported to regulators, or if further verified information becomes available.