Who is responsible for the Mount Barker Co-operative data breach?

The Qilin ransomware group, a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation, has claimed responsibility for the attack on their darknet leak site.

How much data was allegedly stolen from Mount Barker Co-operative?

The threat actors claim to have exfiltrated 40 gigabytes of data, consisting of 55,361 internal files.

What types of data were compromised in the Qilin attack?

The stolen data reportedly includes internal corporate documents, financial records, member data, and operational files from businesses like IGA and Mitre 10.

Has Mount Barker Co-operative confirmed the ransomware attack?

As of the reporting date, the co-operative has not responded to requests for comment or issued a public statement confirming the breach.

What is Qilin's typical method of operation?

Qilin operates as a Ransomware-as-a-Service provider, recruiting affiliates on forums like RAMP to deploy their malware in exchange for a share of the ransom payments.

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Qilin Ransomware Group Claims Breach of Mount Barker Co-operative

published: Feb. 17, 2026

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The Qilin ransomware group claims they breached Mount Barker Co-operative, a West Australian food and community organization. The group posted the claim on their dark web leak site on February 11, 2026.

The Mount Barker Co-operative has not confirmed the attack. The group allegedly stole 40 gigabytes of data, totaling 55,361 files. The hackers have not provided samples of the stolen data.

The stolen data allegedly contain:

Internal corporate documents
Financial records and reports
Member and community data
Operational files from associated businesses including IGA and Mitre 10

The number of affected individuals is not disclosed. There is no official statement from the company at this time.

Qilin Ransomware Group Claims Breach of Mount Barker Co-operative

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