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Sysco Cyberattack by Qilin Ransomware Group

Sysco, the world's largest food distributor, was targeted in a cyberattack by the Qilin ransomware group.

Key points

  • Cyberattack by Qilin ransomware group.
  • Listed on Qilin's dark web leak site.
  • Ransom negotiation deadline set for May 12, 2026.

Connected intelligence

Signal brief

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Likely method

Ransomware

Threat source not confirmed

03

Potential impact

Potential operational disruption

Availability

Published
May 12, 2026
Updated
Jun 29, 2026
Confidence
Medium
Evidence
3 sources

Structured assessment

Signal analysis

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Threat source

Threat source not confirmed

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Business impact

Potential operational disruption
Impact area
Availability

Mentioned entities

SyscoSysco CyberattackQilin Ransomware Group SyscoQilinCyberattackListedRansom

Quick context

Questions about this signal

What happened in this signal?

Sysco, the world's largest food distributor, was targeted in a cyberattack by the Qilin ransomware group. Qilin claimed responsibility and listed the company on its dark web leak site, setting a May 12, 2026, deadline for undisclosed ransom negotiations. As proof of access, the ransomware group published screenshots of alleged internal documents and company data.

When was this signal reported?

Shadow Tier lists May 12, 2026 as the signal date.

Which organization is connected to this signal?

Sysco is the organization connected to this public signal.

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Which attack pattern is relevant?

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Which sector context is relevant?

This signal is connected to food and agriculture threat signals.

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