Ransomware Group interlock Hits: Nu-Quest Distribution Inc
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Nu-Quest Distribution Inc — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group interlock. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-12T15:47:25.093736+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Nu-Quest Distribution Inc |
| Threat Group | interlock |
| Summary | Nu-Quest Distribution Inc. is a privately held pharmaceutical wholesaler based in Newfoundland and Labrador. The company specializes in the distribution of brand-name and generic medications, as well as medical devices. Its negligent attitude toward security and unwillingness to negotiate led to the leak of confidential documents, including supplier/customer pricing and price lists, drug transaction and compliance records, financial statements, employee personnel files, and legal documents. Due to our disclosure of these details, the company faces regulatory fines, license revocation, lawsuits, and damage to its competition and reputation. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-12T15:47:08.836565+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-12T15:47:25.093736+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | https:nuquest.com |
| Business Sector | Retail & E-Commerce |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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Disclaimer
HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.
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