high severity February 11, 2026 · 4 min read Unverified claim — what this is

Lindenhurst Fire Department Listed by Qilin Ransomware Group

If you are a customer of Lindenhurst Fire Department, here’s what is being claimed, and what it would mean for you.

Lindenhurst Fire Department was listed on the qilin ransomware leak site. The group claims to have stolen internal data.
— from Qilin’s own leak-site posting. This is the group’s claim, quoted verbatim; it is not GalaxyWarden’s reporting and has not been independently verified.

Lindenhurst Fire Department Listed by Qilin Ransomware Group

On February 11, 2026, the Lindenhurst Fire Department appeared on the leak site operated by the qilin ransomware group. The group claims it stole internal files during a ransomware attack and has published a sample of the allegedly exfiltrated data.

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What Public Reporting Shows

Available reporting describes the incident as a ransomware deployment that resulted in both encryption of systems and exfiltration of internal documents. The qilin group listed the department on its public leak site and posted a small selection of files as proof. No exact victim count inside the department has been disclosed, and the precise volume or sensitivity of the stolen data remains unconfirmed by independent third parties. Public reporting indicates the files include internal records that could contain names, addresses, contact details, and operational information tied to firefighters, administrative staff, and the families they serve.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When a local fire department is hit, the people affected are often your neighbors, friends, and the first responders who help your family during emergencies. Internal files frequently hold personal information that reaches beyond employees to include family members listed as emergency contacts, insurance beneficiaries, or dependents. Once that information leaves secure systems, it can appear on dark-web marketplaces within days. For ordinary families, this means heightened risk of identity theft, phishing campaigns tailored to your address or phone number, and potential harassment tied to where you live or work.

February 11, 2026 marks the public listing date. Ransomware operators typically maintain pressure for weeks or months, releasing additional batches if demands are not met. Your data could surface at any point, even if you have no direct connection to the department.

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Attributed to Qilin · 2349 incidents tracked →

Severity High the filing does not enumerate what was exposed

Disclosed February 11, 2026

Last reviewed August 8, 2026

Affected Unconfirmed

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This page documents a public listing on a ransomware/extortion group’s leak site, tracked via public threat-intelligence sources. A listing is the attacker’s claim. GalaxyWarden aggregates and reports such claims; we have not independently verified that a breach occurred, what data (if any) was taken, or the accuracy of anything the group asserts, and the named organisation has not necessarily confirmed the incident. Sections above describe what the listing shows and the group’s documented history — not verified findings about the named organisation. If you represent this organisation and believe anything here is inaccurate, tell us and we’ll review it promptly.

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