Metro Electric, a US-based company, was listed as a victim of the Qilin ransomware group on June 10, 2026. The ransomware group claimed responsibility for the incident on their leak site. Specific details regarding the nature of the exploited vulnerability, the extent of data exfiltration, or any potential impact on operations remain undisclosed by Metro Electric. However, the ransomware group claims indicate that a breach has occurred.
At present, the types of data compromised, the number of individuals affected, and the geographical scope of impact are not publicly available. No official breach notices, Attorney General filings, or information about class-action lawsuits have been found in connection with this reported incident. It is unclear if this was a vendor or third-party breach. Metro Electric has not publicly disclosed any details regarding this incident, or if any consumers have been notified.
Data breach details can emerge over time, and official notifications may be delayed.