Meli

Meli isan Australian not-for-profit community support organization. It delivers assistance programs aimed at supporting individuals and families within the local community. Its work focuses on addressing social welfare needs through various community-based initiatives. The organization operates exclusively within the not-for-profit sector. On 21 August 2024, Meli was targeted by the Qilin ransomware gang, resulting in the exfiltration of 419,617 files totalling approximately 215 gigabytes. The stolen data included financial documents, confidentiality agreements, and scans of personal identification. Upon detecting the breach, Meli secured its systems and enlisted forensic specialists to investigate the attack.

While managing the incident, Meli continued to provide client services by reverting certain internal operations to manual processes. The attackers later released a portion of the stolen data, prompting the organization to issue precautionary guidance to affected parties. Meli notified relevant authorities, including the Australian Cyber Security Centre and Victoria Police, and the investigation remains ongoing to determine the full extent of the compromise.

The available sources do not disclose details about Meli’s ownership structure, parent or subsidiary relationships, funding sources, or governance arrangements. Additionally, no information regarding its operational scale, staff numbers, or specific service areas is provided. Consequently, no further specifics about its corporate structure, financial backing, or operational scope can be derived from the material at hand.