ATF Declares 'Major Incident' as Ransomware Gang Claims Hack The U. S.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has declared a "major incident" following a ransomware attack by the Qilin gang, which compromised sensitive information on targets of investigations.
Under federal law, the classification of this incident as a major incident underscores its severity and highlights the need for government agencies to take proactive measures to protect their systems.