Qilin ransomware group claims breach of Hikari Seiko, supposedly stole 500GB

Hikari Seiko Co. Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer specializing in precision parts and components, has reportedly suffered a data breach by the Qilin ransomware group.

The attack was claimed on the ransomware group's leak website with alleged exfiltration of 502.5 GB of organizational data.

While Hikari Seiko has not officially confirmed the specific types of compromised data, the substantial volume of claimed stolen information suggests potential exposure of sensitive data including proprietary design specifications, manufacturing protocols, client information, vendor data, and internal business documents.

As of now, the company has not publicly commented on the claims or provided any updates regarding steps being taken to address the situation. The number of affected individuals or business partners remains undisclosed.