O. Berk Company of New England Hit by Qilin Ransomware Attack, Exposing Sensitive Data On February 18, 2026, the ransomware group Qilin claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on O. Berk Company of New England LLC, a packaging distributor serving industries including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage. The group announced the breach on the dark web, alleging they had exfiltrated company data. The incident was formally disclosed to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office on March 6, 2026, revealing that sensitive consumer information had been compromised. Exposed data included driver’s licenses, financial account details, medical records, and Social Security numbers. As of the disclosure, two individuals in Massachusetts were confirmed to be affected. O. Berk Company of New England, headquartered in West Haven, CT, operates as a regional division of O.Berk Company, a century-old packaging supplier with manufacturing partners across North America and internationally. The firm provides specialized services such as custom molding, regulatory compliance support, and supply chain management. Class action law firm Shamis & Gentile P.A. is investigating the breach on behalf of potentially impacted individuals, citing eligibility for compensation under ongoing legal proceedings.