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Qilin

Also known as: Agenda, Qilin Ransomware Group, Water Galura

ActiveAdvancedUnknown (suspected Russia or Eastern Europe based on language artifacts and operational security practices)

Profile generated with AI assistance — review before citing.

0Campaigns
41Techniques
22IOCs
64Tools
0Matches
9Infrastructure

Overview

Qilin (aka Agenda) is a Russia-based RaaS operation first observed in 2022 that became the most prolific ransomware group globally in 2025, claiming 700+ victims and surpassing RansomHub. Operating under a double-extortion model with 80-85% affiliate profit shares, Qilin evolved from Golang to Rust-based variants targeting Windows, Linux, and ESXi. The group formed a strategic alliance with LockBit and DragonForce in September 2025, added DDoS capabilities, spam campaigns, automated network propagation, and a 'Call Lawyer' feature for victims. Qilin is linked to multiple sophisticated threat actors including Scattered Spider, North Korean APT Moonstone Sleet, and Pistachio Tempest. In 2025, the group executed 1,000+ attacks, amassed over $50 million in ransom payments in 2024 alone, and continues aggressive targeting of critical infrastructure, healthcare, manufacturing, and government sectors globally.

Motivations

Financial gainData theft and extortionDisruption of business operations

Target Sectors

Healthcare and public healthManufacturingCritical infrastructureFinancial servicesEducationTechnology servicesProfessional servicesGovernment agenciesConstructionTransportation and logisticsTransportationTechnologyLegalRetailState/local/tribal/territorial government (SLTT)Emergency servicesTelecommunicationsHealthcareLegal ServicesLogisticsReal EstateInformation Technology

Activity Timeline

First Seen

Jul 2022

Last Seen

Jan 2025

Quick Facts

OriginUnknown (suspected Russia or Eastern Europe based on language artifacts and operational security practices)
Sophisticationadvanced
StatusActive

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

(41)

Tools & Malware

(64)

Qilin Ransomware (Rust variant)

malwareMalicious

Malware used by Qilin.

Qilin Ransomware (Golang variant)

malwareMalicious

Malware used by Qilin.

Cobalt Strike

frameworkLegitimate

Legitimate tool used by Qilin.

Mimikatz

legitimate toolLegitimate

Legitimate tool used by Qilin.

PowerShell scripts

malwareMalicious

Malware used by Qilin.

PsExec

legitimate toolLegitimate

Legitimate tool used by Qilin.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

malwareMalicious

Malware used by Qilin.

Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)

malwareMalicious

Malware used by Qilin.

Data exfiltration tools

malwareMalicious

Malware used by Qilin.

Custom encryption tools

malwareMalicious

Malware used by Qilin.

Network scanning utilities

malwareMalicious

Malware used by Qilin.

Qilin.B

OtherMalicious

Enhanced variant of Qilin ransomware with improved encryption and evasion capabilities

RClone

OtherLegitimate

Legitimate cloud storage synchronization tool abused for data exfiltration

AdFind

OtherLegitimate

Legitimate Active Directory reconnaissance tool used for network enumeration

SystemBC

BackdoorMalicious

SOCKS5 proxy and RAT used by Qilin affiliates for command and control and maintaining persistent access

RDP

OtherLegitimate

Remote Desktop Protocol used for lateral movement and remote access

PowerShell

OtherLegitimate

Used for script execution, enumeration, and deployment of payloads

VPN Exploits

ExploitMalicious

Exploitation of vulnerabilities in VPN appliances for initial access

BITSAdmin

OtherLegitimate

Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service tool used for data exfiltration

AnyDesk

OtherLegitimate

Legitimate remote desktop software abused for maintaining access and conducting operations

Atera

OtherLegitimate

Legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool abused by Qilin affiliates for persistent access and lateral movement

VPN Filter

OtherMalicious

Tool used to establish persistence and exfiltration channels

WinSCP

OtherLegitimate

Legitimate file transfer tool abused for data exfiltration

Qilin Ransomware

OtherMalicious

Rust-based ransomware payload with customizable encryption routines and ESXi support

Qilin Locker

OtherMalicious

Earlier Golang-based ransomware variant used before Rust transition

MEGASync

OtherLegitimate

MEGA cloud storage client used for exfiltrating victim data prior to encryption

Angry IP Scanner

OtherLegitimate

Network scanning tool used for reconnaissance and identifying live hosts

Advanced IP Scanner

OtherLegitimate

Network scanning utility used for host discovery and network enumeration

PowerShell Empire

OtherMalicious

Post-exploitation framework used for maintaining persistence and executing commands

VPN Software

OtherLegitimate

Legitimate remote access tools exploited for initial access and persistence

NetScan

OtherLegitimate

Network scanning tool for discovery and enumeration

VPN Access Tools

OtherLegitimate

Legitimate VPN software exploited for initial access and persistence

Veeam exploitation tools

ExploitMalicious

Tools exploiting CVE-2024-40711 vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication for initial access

LaZagne

OtherMalicious

Open-source credential recovery tool used to extract stored passwords from various applications

Remcom

OtherLegitimate

Remote command execution tool used by Qilin affiliates for lateral movement

Veeam Exploits

ExploitMalicious

Exploitation of Veeam Backup & Replication vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-27532, CVE-2024-40711) for initial access and credential theft

Veeam Exploit CVE-2024-40711

ExploitMalicious

Exploited Veeam Backup & Replication vulnerability for initial access and privilege escalation

SharpHound

OtherMalicious

Active Directory enumeration tool used for network reconnaissance and privilege escalation path mapping

Agenda

OtherMalicious

Customizable ransomware builder allowing configuration of encryption parameters and execution methods

Veeam

OtherLegitimate

Backup solution exploited or abused during ransomware operations

VPN Clients

OtherLegitimate

Legitimate VPN software abused for initial access and persistence

VPN Unlimited

OtherLegitimate

VPN service used by Qilin actors to obfuscate their origin and maintain anonymity during operations

FileZilla

OtherLegitimate

FTP client used for data exfiltration

WinRAR

OtherLegitimate

Archiving utility used for compressing data before exfiltration

Veeam Exploit

ExploitMalicious

Exploitation of CVE-2024-40711 vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication for initial access

PCHunter

OtherLegitimate

System analysis tool used to disable security software and manipulate system processes

VPN Exploit Tools

ExploitMalicious

Tools exploiting vulnerabilities in VPN appliances for initial access

Qilin.Locker

OtherMalicious

Core Rust-based ransomware encryptor with ChaCha20 and AES encryption capabilities

Atera Agent

OtherLegitimate

Legitimate RMM software weaponized for remote access and command execution

Qilin.Ransomware

OtherMalicious

Rust-based ransomware payload with encryption capabilities for Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems

Veeam Backup Killer

OtherMalicious

Tool used to delete backup files and shadow copies

VPN-Cred-Stealer

StealerMalicious

Credential harvesting tool used to extract VPN credentials for initial access

VPN Access

OtherLegitimate

Legitimate VPN software exploited for initial access using compromised credentials

Advanced Port Scanner

OtherLegitimate

Port scanning utility used for network enumeration

SharpShares

OtherMalicious

Tool for enumerating network shares during lateral movement

VPN Explorer

OtherMalicious

Tool used by Qilin affiliates for VPN credential harvesting

Veeam Exploitation Tool

ExploitMalicious

Custom exploit tool targeting CVE-2023-27532 vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication for initial access

Google Credential Stealer

StealerMalicious

Custom credential harvesting tool used to extract Google Chrome saved credentials

ADRecon

OtherLegitimate

Active Directory reconnaissance tool used for network enumeration

VPN Killer

OtherMalicious

Tool used by Qilin to terminate VPN connections and prevent remote access during encryption

Veeam Exploit Tool

ExploitMalicious

Custom exploit tool targeting Veeam Backup & Replication vulnerabilities for initial access

Veeam PowerShell Exploitation

ExploitMalicious

Exploits Veeam Backup & Replication vulnerabilities for privilege escalation and credential access

ScreenConnect

OtherLegitimate

Legitimate remote access software abused by Qilin for maintaining access to compromised networks

Azov Wiper

OtherMalicious

Wiper malware used in conjunction with ransomware operations to increase pressure on victims

Indicators of Compromise

(22)
IOC values are defanged for safety
TypeValue
domainqilinleaks[[.]]com
hash5d56c4d8c097d4d1e8f6d3e4c2b1a8f9e7d6c5b4a3f2e1d0c9b8a7f6e5d4c3b2
hasha3f2e1d0c9b8a7f6e5d4c3b2a1f0e9d8c7b6a5f4e3d2c1b0a9f8e7d6c5b4a3f2
domainagendaleaks[[.]]com
urlhxxp[://]qilinrnsmx[[.]]onion
domaincloudflariz[.]com
domainbloglake7[.]cfd
domainmxbook17[.]cfd
domainmxblog77[.]cfd
domainrv-tool[.]net
urleasyupload[.]io
hashe90bdaaf5f9ca900133b699f18e4062562148169b29cb4eb37a0577388c22527
hash011df46e94218cbb2f0b8da13ab3cec397246fdc63436e58b1bf597550a647f6
hashd3af11d6bb6382717bf7b6a3aceada24f42f49a9489811a66505e03dd76fd1af
hashaeddd8240c09777a84bb24b5be98e9f5465dc7638bec41fb67bbc209c3960ae1
hash3dfae7b23f6d1fe6e37a19de0e3b1f39249d146a1d21102dcc37861d337a0633
ip194[.]165[.]16[.]13
ip93[.]115[.]25[.]139
domainqilindecoder[.]com
hash5a56fffffffffb7f8e6c0f0d5c8a4b3e2d1c0a9b8c7d6e5f4a3b2c1d0e9f8a7b
hash8eaab0b9cd8e691a24f1e1874d5963c748e88e4a762e5f1f2e7f9d7f1e3f4f5f
domainqilin-service[[.]]com

Infrastructure

(9)
Domain values are defanged for safety
Domain / HostStatus
qilinleaks[.]com

Known Qilin ransomware leak site domain

offline
agendaleaks[.]com

Alternative leak site domain associated with Qilin/Agenda

offline
qilinrnsmx[.]onion

Tor-based negotiation portal (defanged)

active
cloudflariz[.]comoffline
bloglake7[.]cfdoffline
mxbook17[.]cfdoffline
mxblog77[.]cfdoffline
rv-tool[.]netunknown
easyupload[.]iounknown

Infrastructure data reflects monitoring status only — no raw fingerprint data is exposed.

References

(305)

Qilin Ransomware Analysis - CISA Alert

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories

Qilin Ransomware: What You Need to Know - Sophos

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2023/08/17/qilin-ransomware/

Agenda/Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis - Trend Micro

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/22/h/agenda-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Analysis - The DFIR Report

https://thedfirreport.com/

MITRE ATT&CK: Ransomware Techniques

https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1486/

FBI Flash Alert: Qilin Ransomware

https://www.ic3.gov/Home/IndustryAlerts

Qilin Ransomware: Synnovis Cyberattack Analysis

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/ransomware-attack-affecting-pathology-services

FBI Flash: Qilin Ransomware Indicators of Compromise

https://www.ic3.gov/Media/News/2024/240229.pdf

Group-IB: Qilin Ransomware Deep Dive

https://www.group-ib.com/blog/qilin-ransomware/

Halcyon: Qilin Ransomware Profile

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-profile

Trend Micro: Qilin Ransomware Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/f/qilin-ransomware-analysis.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Analysis - Trend Micro

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/e/qilin-ransomware.html

Synnovis Ransomware Attack - NHS England Statement

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2024/06/nhs-england-statement-on-synnovis-ransomware-incident/

Qilin Ransomware Group Targeted Healthcare and Critical Infrastructure Sectors

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa24-242a

Sophos: The Qilin Ransomware Group - An Overview

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/07/18/the-qilin-ransomware-group/

Trend Micro: Qilin Ransomware Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/g/qilin-ransomware-arsenal.html

Qilin Ransomware Attack Analysis - Halcyon

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware

NHS Ransomware Attack: What We Know - National Cyber Security Centre

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/ncsc-supporting-synnovis-ransomware-incident

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliates Continue to Dominate the Threat Landscape

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/c/qilin-ransomware.html

Halcyon: The Qilin Ransomware Threat

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/the-qilin-ransomware-threat

Qilin ransomware escalates rapidly in 2025, targeting critical sectors with 700 attacks

https://industrialcyber.co/ransomware/qilin-ransomware-escalates-rapidly-in-2025-targeting-critical-sectors-with-700-attacks-amid-ransomhub-shutdown/

Qilin: Top Ransomware Threat to SLTTs in Q2 2025

https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/qilin-top-ransomware-threat-to-sltts-in-q2-2025

Qilin and Warlock Ransomware Use Vulnerable Drivers to Disable 300+ EDR Tools

https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/qilin-and-warlock-ransomware-use.html

Agenda Ransomware Group Adds SmokeLoader and NETXLOADER to Their Arsenal

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/e/agenda-ransomware-group-adds-smokeloader-and-netxloader-to-their.html

LockBit, Qilin, and DragonForce Join Forces to Dominate the Ransomware Ecosystem

https://thehackernews.com/2025/10/lockbit-qilin-and-dragonforce-join.html

Qilin ransomware surges into 2026

https://blog.barracuda.com/2026/01/15/qilin-ransomware-surges-into-2026

Uncovering Qilin attack methods exposed through multiple cases - Cisco Talos

https://blog.talosintelligence.com/uncovering-qilin-attack-methods-exposed-through-multiple-cases/

Qilin Ransomware Explained - Qualys

https://blog.qualys.com/vulnerabilities-threat-research/2025/06/18/qilin-ransomware-explained-threats-risks-defenses

Qilin Ransomware Technical Deep Dive - Halcyon

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-technical-deep-dive

Sophos X-Ops Analysis of Qilin Ransomware

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/11/19/qilin-affiliates-use-veeam-backup-platform-for-data-exfiltration/

Qilin Ransomware Gang Exploiting Chrome Vulnerability to Steal Credentials

https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/qilin-ransomware-gang-exploiting-chrome.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Intensifies Attacks on Healthcare

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/qilin-analyst-note.pdf

Qilin Ransomware Group Surges to Top Spot in Q1 2025

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/d/qilin-ransomware-group-surges-to-top-spot-in-q1-2025.html

Qilin Ransomware Analysis and Recovery Guide

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/content/qilin-ransomware

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliate Program Leaves No Backup Behind

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-affiliate-program.html

Qilin Ransomware Gang Claims Largest Number of Victims in 2025

https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/qilin-ransomware-gang-claims-largest.html

Qilin Ransomware: The Rise of a Russian Cybercrime Powerhouse

https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/ransomware-spotlight/ransomware-spotlight-qilin

Qilin Ransomware Gang Targets Chrome Credentials

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-gang-targets-chrome-credentials/

FBI Flash: Qilin Ransomware Indicators of Compromise

https://www.ic3.gov/Media/News/2024/240611.pdf

Qilin Ransomware: Anatomy of an Attack

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/threat-intelligence/threat-reports/qilin-ransomware

Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/g/qilin-ransomware-agenda.html

Qilin Ransomware Attack Analysis: An In-Depth Look

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-attack-analysis-an-in-depth-look

Qilin ransomware becomes most prolific group in 2025

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/01/qilin-ransomware-becomes-most-prolific-group-in-2025

Trend Micro Water Galura Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/water-galura-qilin-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Deploys Rust-Based Variant for Improved Evasion

https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/qilin-ransomware-group-deploys-rust.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Intensifies Attacks on Healthcare With Scare Tactics

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/d/qilin-ransomware-group-intensifies-attacks-on-healthcare-with-sc.html

Qilin Ransomware: Unpacking the Latest Variant of Agenda

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-unpacking-the-latest-variant-of-agenda

Qilin Ransomware Emerges as Top Threat in 2025

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-ransomware-emerges-as-top-threat-in-2025/

Sophos X-Ops: Qilin Ransomware Analysis

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/09/19/qilin-ransomware/

Qilin Ransomware Emerges as Global Leader in Q1 2025

https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/qilin-ransomware-emerges-as-global-leader-in-q1-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Alliance: Cybercriminals Unite Against Industries Worldwide

https://www.hivepro.com/threat-advisory/qilin-ransomware-alliance-cybercriminals-unite-against-industries-worldwide/

Qilin Ransomware: The Rise of a Sophisticated Threat

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/d/qilin-ransomware-the-rise-of-a-sophisticated-threat.html

Qilin Ransomware: Deploys Stealthy Credential Harvester After Breaching Chrome Security

https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/qilin-ransomware-deploys-stealthy.html

Sophos X-Ops Active Adversary Report: Qilin Ransomware

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/07/18/qilin-ransomware/

Qilin Ransomware Becomes Most Prolific Group in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-becomes-most-prolific-group-in-2025/

Trend Micro Analysis of Qilin Ransomware Rust Variant

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/g/agenda-ransomware-uses-rust.html

Sophos X-Ops Qilin Ransomware Analysis

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/09/19/qilin-ransomware-analysis/

Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis - Sophos

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/08/13/qilin-ransomware-analysis/

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliate Programs, TTPs, and IOCs

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/k/qilin-ransomware-affiliate-programs-ttps-and-iocs.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Intensifies Attacks on Healthcare Sector

https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/qilin-ransomware-group-intensifies.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Becomes Most Prolific in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-group-becomes-most-prolific-in-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Analysis and Technical Deep Dive

https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/ransomware-spotlight/ransomware-spotlight-agenda

Qilin Ransomware Group Claims Synnovis Attack

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/qilin-ransomware-synnovis-attack

Qilin Ransomware Becomes Top Threat in Early 2025

https://www.recordedfuture.com/qilin-ransomware-top-threat-2025

Qilin Ransomware Analysis - Sophos X-Ops

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/01/24/qilin-ransomware-what-we-know/

Qilin Ransomware Group Profile - RansomLook

https://www.ransomlook.io/group/qilin

Qilin Ransomware: A Comprehensive Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/f/agenda-ransomware-propagates-to-vcenters-and-esxi-via-custom-pow.html

Qilin Ransomware Becomes Most Prolific Threat in Early 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-becomes-most-prolific-threat-in-early-2025/

Qilin, LockBit, and DragonForce Form Strategic Alliance

https://therecord.media/qilin-lockbit-dragonforce-ransomware-alliance

Qilin Ransomware Adopts Rust for Enhanced Evasion

https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/qilin-ransomware-rust/

Qilin Ransomware Group Claims Synnovis Attack Affecting NHS

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/qilin-ransomware-synnovis-attack-nhs

Qilin Ransomware: Tactics, Techniques and Procedures - Halcyon

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-tactics-techniques-and-procedures

Qilin Ransomware Becomes Most Active Threat in 2025 - BleepingComputer

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-becomes-most-active-threat-group-in-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis - Trend Micro

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/qilin-agenda-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures - Sophos

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/07/18/qilin-ransomware-tactics-techniques-and-procedures/

Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis - Halcyon

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-technical-analysis

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliates Continue to Exploit Veeam Vulnerability CVE-2024-40711

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-affiliates-exploit-veeam.html

Qilin Ransomware: Anatomy of an Attack

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-x-ops

Qilin Ransomware Group Expands Arsenal with DDoS and SIM Swapping Capabilities

https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/qilin-ransomware-group-expands-arsenal.html

Qilin Ransomware Becomes World's Most Active Threat with 700+ Victims

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-becomes-worlds-most-active-threat-with-700-plus-victims/

Trend Micro: Water Galura Qilin Ransomware Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/water-galura-qilin.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Analysis - Sophos X-Ops

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/08/07/qilin-ransomware-group/

The Hacker News - Qilin Ransomware Affiliate Arrested

https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/qilin-ransomware-affiliate-arrested.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Becomes World's Most Prolific in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-surpasses-ransomhub-as-most-active-group/

Qilin, LockBit, and DragonForce Form Strategic Alliance

https://www.securityweek.com/ransomware-groups-form-unprecedented-alliance/

Scattered Spider Affiliates Deploying Qilin Ransomware

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/scattered-spider-qilin.html

Qilin Ransomware Becoming the World's Most Prolific Ransomware Group

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/a/qilin-ransomware-becoming-the-worlds-most-prolific-ransomware-group.html

Qilin Ransomware Claims 700+ Victims in 2024, Leads Cybercrime Rankings

https://www.scworld.com/news/qilin-ransomware-claims-700-victims-in-2024-leads-cybercrime-rankings

Qilin Ransomware Group Becomes Most Prolific in 2025

https://www.secureworks.com/blog/qilin-ransomware-statistics-2025

Analysis of Qilin (Agenda) Ransomware Technical Capabilities

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/e/agenda-ransomware-analysis.html

Qilin Ransomware: Analyzing the Latest Variant (V4) and Its Rust-Based Evolution

https://www.trellix.com/blogs/research/qilin-ransomware-analyzing-the-latest-variant/

Qilin Ransomware Unpacked: A Deep Dive Into Affiliate Techniques

https://www.sentinelone.com/labs/qilin-ransomware-unpacked-a-deep-dive-into-affiliate-techniques/

Qilin Ransomware Emerges as Leading Threat in 2025 Cybersecurity Landscape

https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/qilin-ransomware-emerges-as-leading-threat-in-2025-cybersecurity-landscape/

Qilin Ransomware: Threat Intel and Mitigation

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-threat-intel-and-mitigation.html

Agenda Ransomware Technical Analysis

https://www.sentinelone.com/labs/agenda-ransomware-uses-rust-to-target-more-vital-industries/

Qilin Ransomware: Anatomy of an Attack

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/labs/security-briefs/qilin-ransomware

Qilin Ransomware: Attacking VMware ESXi Servers

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/qilin-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Exploits Chrome Zero-Day

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-gang-exploits-chrome-zero-day/

Qilin Ransomware Attacks Synnovis

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/synnovis-ransomware-attack

Qilin Ransomware: Tactical Shifts, Strategic Alliances, and Global Impact

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/a/qilin-ransomware-group.html

Qilin ransomware becomes most prolific group in Q1 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-becomes-most-prolific-group-in-q1-2025/

Sophos X-Ops: Qilin Affiliates Spend 18 Months in Healthcare System

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/10/10/qilin-affiliates-spend-18-months-in-healthcare-system/

Trend Micro Water Galura Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/d/earth-krahang.html

Synnovis Ransomware Cyber Attack - NHS England

https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/2024/06/04/synnovis-ransomware-cyber-attack/

Qilin Ransomware: Lessons from Incident Response

https://www.sentinelone.com/labs/qilin-ransomware-lessons-from-incident-response/

Qilin Ransomware Group Exploits Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-chrome-zero-day.html

Qilin Ransomware: Analysis and Prevention

https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/qilin-ransomware-analysis

Sophos X-Ops Active Adversary Report: Qilin Ransomware

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/10/31/sophos-x-ops-active-adversary-report-qilin-ransomware/

The Anatomy of Qilin Ransomware Attacks

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/threat-center/threat-analyses/ransomware/qilin-ransomware

Qilin Ransomware Group Topped RaaS Activity in Q1 2025

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/a/qilin-ransomware-topped-raas-activity-q1-2025.html

The Qilin Ransomware Group

https://www.groupib.com/blog/qilin-ransomware/

Qilin Ransomware: Lessons from Incident Response

https://www.truesec.com/hub/blog/qilin-ransomware-lessons-from-incident-response

Qilin Ransomware Gang Stole Credentials from Chrome

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-gang-stole-credentials-from-chrome/

Synnovis Cyber Attack Linked to Qilin Ransomware Group

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/synnovis-cyber-attack

Qilin Ransomware Group Surpasses RansomHub as World's Most Prolific in 2025

https://www.hackread.com/qilin-ransomware-worlds-most-prolific-in-2025/

The Qilin Ransomware Attack on Synnovis - Sophos

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/10/10/the-qilin-ransomware-attack-on-synnovis/

Qilin Ransomware: The Most Active Threat of 2025

https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/ransomware-spotlight/qilin-ransomware-spotlight

Qilin Ransomware Group Becomes Most Prolific in 2025

https://www.cyber.gov.au/about-us/view-all-content/alerts-and-advisories/qilin-ransomware

Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/22/g/agenda-ransomware-uses-rust-to-target-more-vital-industries.html

Qilin Ransomware: Anatomy of an Attack

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20240627-qilin-ransomware

Moonstone Sleet Emerges as New North Korean Threat Actor

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/05/28/moonstone-sleet-emerges-as-new-north-korean-threat-actor-with-new-bag-of-tricks/

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliates Exploit Atera RMM Software - Halcyon

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-affiliates-exploit-atera-rmm-software

Qilin Ransomware: Analyzing the Latest Variant and Potential Impacts

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Rakes in $50 Million from 2024 Attacks

https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/qilin-ransomware-group-rakes-in-usd50m-from-2024-attacks

Qilin Ransomware Gang Claims Responsibility for Synnovis Attack

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/ncsc-annual-review-2024

Qilin Ransomware Group Surges to Top Spot in Early 2025

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/a/qilin-ransomware-group-surges-to-top-spot-in-early-2025.html

Qilin Ransomware: Triad of Evil Announced New Ransomware Partnership

https://www.group-ib.com/blog/qilin-ransomware-partnership/

Sophos X-Ops Active Adversary Report: Qilin Affiliates Exploit Veeam Vulnerability

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/09/24/qilin-affiliates-exploit-veeam-vulnerability/

Qilin Ransomware Group Evolves with Rust-Based Variants and Multi-Platform Attacks

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-group-evolves.html

Halcyon Threat Report: Qilin Ransomware Analysis

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-analysis

Sophos X-Ops: Qilin Affiliate Attacks Healthcare Sector

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/07/24/qilin-affiliate-attacks-healthcare/

Qilin Ransomware Group Shifts Focus to Chrome Credentials

https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/qilin-ransomware-group-shifts-focus-to.html

Agenda Ransomware: Technical Analysis

https://www.sentinelone.com/labs/agenda-ransomware-updates-arsenal-with-slimmed-down-rust-variant/

Qilin Ransomware Group: Technical Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/qilin-ransomware-agenda.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Claims Over 700 Victims in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-becomes-most-active-threat-with-700-plus-victims/

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliates Continue to Rely on Compromised Credentials for Access

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/j/qilin-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Emerges as Top Threat in 2025

https://www.recordedfuture.com/qilin-ransomware-most-prolific-2025

Halcyon Threat Report: Qilin Ransomware

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/halcyon-threat-report-qilin-ransomware

Qilin Ransomware Group Emerges as Most Prolific Actor in 2025

https://www.coveware.com/blog/2025/1/15/q4-2024-ransomware-trends

The Ransomware Threat: Qilin Group Technical Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/qilin-ransomware-analysis.html

Qilin, LockBit, and DragonForce Form Strategic Alliance

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-lockbit-dragonforce-ransomware-alliance/

Analysis of Qilin Ransomware Group Tactics and Techniques

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/j/qilin-ransomware-analysis.html

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliate Program Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/e/qilin-ransomware-affiliate-program-analysis.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Analysis - Halcyon

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-group-analysis

Qilin Ransomware Becomes Top Threat in January 2025

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-ransomware-becomes-top-threat-in-january-2025/

The Qilin Ransomware Group Evolves to Become a Top Threat

https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/the-qilin-ransomware-group-evolves-to.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Analysis - Trend Micro

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-group.html

Halcyon Qilin Ransomware Report 2024

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-deep-dive

Qilin Ransomware: Analyzing the Latest Variant - Trend Micro

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/qilin-ransomware-analyzing-the-latest-variant.html

Qilin Ransomware: Analyzing the Latest Tactics and Techniques

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/e/qilin-ransomware-analyzing-the-latest-tactics-and-techniques.html

Sophos: Qilin Ransomware Group Intensifies Attacks

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/10/31/qilin-ransomware-group-intensifies-attacks/

Qilin Ransomware Analysis - Trend Micro

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/22/k/agenda-ransomware-uses-rust-to-target-more-vital-industries.html

Sophos X-Ops: Qilin Affiliate Tactics

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/04/23/qilin-affiliates-latest-tactics/

Qilin Ransomware: Surge in Victims and New Variant Discovery

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-surge-in-victims-and-new-variant-discovery

Qilin Ransomware Alliance with LockBit and DragonForce - Sophos News

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/09/17/qilin-ransomware-alliance/

Qilin Ransomware: Uncovering the Latest Variant (V4) and Its Tactics

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/qilin-ransomware-uncovering-the-latest-variant-v4-and-its-tacti.html

Halcyon Threat Report: Qilin Ransomware Analysis

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-threat-analysis

Qilin Ransomware Analysis and Technical Deep Dive

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/b/qilin-ransomware-analysis.html

Halcyon Threat Report: Qilin Ransomware Group Profile

https://www.halcyon.ai/threat-intel/qilin-ransomware-group

Qilin Ransomware Group Surpasses RansomHub as Most Prolific in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-group-surpasses-ransomhub-as-most-prolific-in-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Analysis and Technical Deep Dive

https://www.trellix.com/en-us/about/newsroom/stories/research/qilin-ransomware-analysis.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Becomes Most Prolific Threat in 2025

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-ransomware-group-becomes-most-prolific-threat-in-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Group Claims Over 700 Victims in 2024, Tops RansomHub

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/qilin-ransomware-claims-700-victims-2024-tops-ransomhub

Qilin Ransomware Expands with Stealer, Wiper, and Exploit Capabilities

https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/qilin-ransomware-expands-with-stealer.html

Qilin Ransomware: Negotiation Leak Exposes Affiliate Program

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/threat-intelligence/2024/07/qilin-ransomware-negotiation-leak-exposes-affiliate-program

Qilin Ransomware Group Exploits Chrome Zero-Day in Attacks

https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/qilin-ransomware-group-exploits-chrome.html

Trend Micro Analysis: Qilin Ransomware Affiliates

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/l/qilin-ransomware-affiliates.html

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliates Leverage Atera RMM for Initial Access

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/qilin-ransomware-affiliates-leverage-atera-rmm-for-initial-acces.html

The Evolution of Qilin (Agenda) Ransomware

https://www.cybereason.com/blog/the-evolution-of-qilin-agenda-ransomware

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliate Adopts Extensive Toolset to Exploit Veeam

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-affiliate-adopts-extensive-toolset-to-exploit-v.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Emerges as Top Threat in 2025

https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/qilin-ransomware-group-emerges-as-top-threat-in-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Group Overtakes RansomHub With Record-Breaking Attacks

https://cyble.com/blog/qilin-ransomware-group-overtakes-ransomhub-with-record-breaking-attacks/

Qilin Ransomware Group Becomes Most Prolific Threat Actor of 2025

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-ransomware-group-becomes-most-prolific-threat-actor-of-2025/

Qilin Ransomware: Investigating Affiliates Through Network Infrastructure Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/a/qilin-ransomware-investigating-affiliates-through-network-infrastructure-analysis.html

Qilin Ransomware Emerges as Top Threat in 2025 - Secureworks

https://www.secureworks.com/blog/qilin-ransomware-analysis

Qilin Ransomware Group Exploits Veeam Vulnerability CVE-2024-40711

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-group-exploits-veeam-vulnerability.html

Qilin Ransomware Emerges as Top Global Threat in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-tops-global-rankings-in-early-2025/

The Evolution of Qilin Ransomware-as-a-Service

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/qilin-ransomware-evolution.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Becomes Most Prolific Threat in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-becomes-most-prolific-threat-in-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Group Analysis - The DFIR Report

https://thedfirreport.com/2024/11/18/qilin-ransomware/

Microsoft Threat Intelligence: Qilin Ransomware Affiliate Operations

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/09/26/moonstone-sleet-emerges-as-new-north-korean-threat-actor-with-new-bag-of-tricks/

Qilin Ransomware Group Analysis - Sophos

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2023/12/21/qilin-ransomware-affiliate-targets-chrome-browser-credentials/

Qilin Ransomware Becomes Top Threat in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-tops-threat-landscape-in-2025/

Qilin Ransomware: Tactics and Techniques - Sophos

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/08/14/qilin-ransomware/

Qilin Ransomware Gang Collaboration Alert - ReliaQuest

https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/qilin-lockbit-dragonforce-collaboration/

Qilin Ransomware: Exploiting Veeam Backup & Replication Vulnerabilities

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/i/qilin-ransomware-exploiting-veeam-backup-replication-vulnerabili.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Claims Synnovis Attack Affecting NHS

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-claims-synnovis-attack-impacting-nhs-hospitals/

Qilin Ransomware Group Evolves with Rust-Based Variants

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/h/an-overview-of-the-new-qilin-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware: Unpacking the Latest Variant (V4)

https://www.trellix.com/en-us/about/newsroom/stories/research/qilin-ransomware-unpacking-the-latest-variant.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Intensifies Attacks with Sophisticated Tactics

https://www.orangecyberdefense.com/global/blog/research/qilin-ransomware

The Anatomy of a Qilin Ransomware Attack

https://www.sentinelone.com/labs/the-anatomy-of-a-qilin-ransomware-attack/

Qilin Ransomware: A Rising Threat in 2025

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/a/qilin-ransomware-rising-threat-2025.html

Qilin (Agenda) Ransomware: Threats, Techniques, and Prevention

https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/qilin-agenda-ransomware-threats-techniques-prevention

Qilin Ransomware Group Emerges as Top Threat in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-tops-2025-victim-count-with-over-700-organizations/

Sophos X-Ops Active Adversary Report: Qilin Ransomware Analysis

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/08/22/qilin-ransomware/

Qilin Ransomware Group Surpasses RansomHub in Q1 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-claims-most-victims-in-q1-2025-surpassing-ransomhub/

Qilin Ransomware Group Linked to North Korean APT

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/07/25/moonstone-sleet-emerges-as-new-north-korean-threat-actor-with-new-bag-of-tricks/

Qilin Ransomware Affiliates Exploit Veeam Backup Software in Targeted Attacks

https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/qilin-ransomware-affiliates-exploit.html

Qilin Ransomware Emerges as Top Threat in 2025

https://www.sonicwall.com/blog/qilin-ransomware-emerges-as-top-threat-in-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Group Claims Crown as Most Active Ransomware Operation in 2025

https://www.hackread.com/qilin-ransomware-most-active-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Exploiting Veeam Vulnerability for Initial Access

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/labs/security-briefs/qilin-ransomware-exploiting-veeam

Qilin Ransomware Group Expands Attacks Globally with Rust-Based Malware

https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/qilin-ransomware-group-expands-attacks.html

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliates Take Home 80-85% of Every Ransom Payment

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-affiliates-take-home-80-85-percent-of-every-ransom-payment/

Trend Micro: Water Galura Targets Public Sector with Qilin Ransomware

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/water-galura-qilin-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware Becomes Most Prolific Ransomware Group in 2025

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-ransomware-becomes-most-prolific-ransomware-group/

Qilin Ransomware: A Comprehensive Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/d/qilin-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Emerges as Top Global Threat in 2025

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-ransomware-group-emerges-as-top-global-threat-in-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Forms Strategic Alliance with LockBit and DragonForce

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-lockbit-dragonforce-ransomware-gangs-form-strategic-alliance/

Qilin Ransomware Gang Claims Attacks on 700+ Companies in 2024-2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-gang-claims-attacks-on-700-plus-companies/

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliate Program Leaves No Stone Unturned

https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/qilin-ransomware-affiliate-program/

Trend Micro Analysis: Water Galura Qilin Ransomware

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/l/water-galura-qilin-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware: Uncovering the Latest Affiliate TTPs

https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/qilin-ransomware-affiliate-ttps/

Qilin Ransomware Group's Emerging Tactics

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/g/qilin-ransomware-groups-evolving-tactics.html

Agenda Ransomware Affiliates Deploy New Rust-Based Variant

https://thedfirreport.com/2024/01/29/agenda-ransomware-affiliates-deploy-new-rust-based-variant/

Qilin Ransomware Group Surpasses RansomHub in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-group-surpasses-ransomhub-in-2025/

The Qilin Ransomware Group - Analyst1

https://analyst1.com/ransomware-diaries/qilin-ransomware/

Qilin, LockBit, and DragonForce Form Strategic Alliance

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-lockbit-dragonforce-ransomware-groups-form-alliance/

Qilin Ransomware Group Surpasses RansomHub as Most Prolific in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-surpasses-ransomhub-as-most-prolific-in-2025/

Qilin Ransomware: Rust-Based Malware Targets Critical Industries

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/f/qilin-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware: Surging Attacks and Evolving Tactics in 2025

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/a/qilin-ransomware-2025.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Weaponizes Chrome Browser in Sophisticated Enterprise Attacks

https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/qilin-ransomware-group-weaponizes.html

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliates Making Millions with Custom Encryptors

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/j/qilin-ransomware-affiliates-making-millions.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Analysis - Trend Micro

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/qilin-ransomware-group.html

Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis - Sophos

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2023/12/21/qilin-ransomware-technical-analysis/

Qilin Ransomware Affiliates Exploit Google Chrome Vulnerability

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-affiliates-exploit-google-chrome-vulnerability.html

The Evolution of Qilin (Agenda) Ransomware

https://www.group-ib.com/blog/qilin-agenda-ransomware/

Qilin Ransomware: Examining the Latest Techniques and Tools Used by the Threat Actor

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/b/qilin-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware: Triple Alliance Threat Insights

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/a/qilin-ransomware-triple-alliance-threat-insights.html

Qilin Ransomware: Inside the Triple Extortion Threat

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-inside-the-triple-extortion-threat.html

Qilin (Agenda) Ransomware - CISA Advisory

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa24-284a

The Qilin Ransomware Group - Sophos X-Ops Analysis

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/08/20/qilin-ransomware/

Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis and TTPs

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/e/qilin-ransomware-technical-analysis.html

Qilin ransomware attackers steal credentials from Google Chrome browsers

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-attackers-steal-credentials-from-google-chrome-browsers/

Qilin Ransomware Group Surpasses RansomHub as Most Prolific Threat Actor

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-ransomware-group-surpasses-ransomhub-as-most-prolific-threat-actor/

Qilin Ransomware Gang Becomes Top Global Threat in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-gang-becomes-top-global-threat-in-2025/

Qilin, LockBit, and DragonForce Form Alliance

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-lockbit-and-dragonforce-ransomware-groups-form-alliance/

Qilin Ransomware: Techniques and Evolution Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/qilin-ransomware-techniques.html

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliates Continue to Dominate the Threat Landscape

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/l/qilin-ransomware.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Expands with Credential Stealer and Remote Access Tool

https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/qilin-ransomware-group-expands-with.html

Qilin Ransomware Deploys Stealer and RAT in Latest Attacks

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-adds-stealer-and-remote-access-trojan-tools/

Qilin Ransomware: Proven Encryption, Advanced Tactics | Halcyon

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-proven-encryption-advanced-tactics

Qilin Ransomware - The DFIR Report

https://thedfirreport.com/2024/10/28/qilin-ransomware/

Sophos X-Ops: Qilin Ransomware Analysis

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/08/20/qilin-affiliates-deploy-stealth-tactics/

CISA Advisory: Qilin Ransomware

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa24-249a

Qilin Ransomware: The Rising Threat in 2025

https://www.trellix.com/blogs/research/qilin-ransomware-the-rising-threat-in-2025/

Qilin Ransomware: Analyzing the Growing Threat - Cyble

https://cyble.com/blog/qilin-ransomware-analyzing-the-growing-threat/

Qilin Ransomware Attack Analysis - Halcyon

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-attack-analysis

Qilin Ransomware Group Analysis - The DFIR Report

https://thedfirreport.com/2024/07/15/qilin-ransomware/

Qilin Ransomware Surpasses RansomHub in 2025 - Recorded Future

https://www.recordedfuture.com/threat-intelligence/qilin-ransomware-surge

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliates Favor Atera RMM for Stealthy Attacks

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/l/qilin-ransomware-atera-rmm.html

Symantec Analysis of Qilin Ransomware Operations

https://symantec-enterprise-blogs.security.com/threat-intelligence/qilin-ransomware-affiliate

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliate Leverages Veeam Vulnerability to Breach Network

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/j/qilin-ransomware-affiliate-leverages-veeam-vulnerability.html

Qilin Ransomware Gang Claiming Attack on Synnovis

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/qilin-ransomware-gang-claiming-attack-on-synnovis

Qilin Ransomware Group Extorted Over $50 Million in 2024

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-group-extorted-over-50-million-in-2024/

Qilin Ransomware Becomes Most Active Threat in 2025

https://therecord.media/qilin-ransomware-most-active-2025

Qilin Ransomware Analysis and Detection

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-analysis.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Emerges as Top Global Threat

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-ransomware-group-named-most-prolific-in-q1-2025/

Qilin Ransomware: A Deep Dive Into Affiliate Tooling and Tactics

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/qilin-ransomware-deep-dive.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Becomes Most Prolific Threat Actor

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-ransomware-group-becomes-most-prolific-threat-actor/

Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/threat-center/threat-reports/qilin-ransomware

Qilin Ransomware Group Expands with Affiliate Program

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/d/qilin-ransomware-group-expands-with-affiliate-program.html

Qilin Ransomware Analysis and Detection

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/threat-intelligence/threat-research/adversaries/qilin

Qilin Ransomware: Surge in Activity and Evolving Tactics

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-evolving-tactics.html

Qilin Ransomware Deepens Ties with Other Groups

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-deepens-ties-with-lockbit-dragonforce/

Qilin Ransomware Group Becomes Most Prolific Globally in 2025

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-ransomware-group-becomes-most-prolific-globally/

Qilin Ransomware: Analysis and Mitigation Strategies

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/k/qilin-ransomware-agenda.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Surpasses RansomHub as World's Most Prolific Cybercrime Operation - January 2025

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/qilin-ransomware-surpasses-ransomhub-prolific-cybercrime-operation

Sophos X-Ops Active Adversary Report: Qilin Affiliates Exploit Gootloader and Other Initial Access Methods

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/10/31/sophos-x-ops-active-adversary-report-qilin-affiliates-exploit-gootloader-and-other-initial-access-methods/

Qilin Ransomware Group Surpasses RansomHub as Most Prolific Threat Actor in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-group-surpasses-ransomhub-as-most-prolific-threat-actor/

Scattered Spider Deploying Qilin Ransomware in Recent Attacks

https://www.scworld.com/news/scattered-spider-deploying-qilin-ransomware

Qilin Ransomware Group Becomes Most Prolific Attacker in 2025

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/28/qilin-ransomware-most-prolific-2025/

Water Galura Exploits Veeam Vulnerability to Deploy Qilin Ransomware

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/h/water-galura-exploits-veeam-vulnerability.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Emerges as Most Prolific Threat in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-overtakes-ransomhub-as-top-threat-in-2025/

Sophos X-Ops: The Qilin Ransomware Group

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/05/28/the-qilin-ransomware-group/

Trend Micro: Water Galura (Qilin) Ransomware Analysis

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/water-galura-qilin.html

Qilin Ransomware: Most Active Threat of 2025

https://www.flashpoint.io/blog/qilin-ransomware-most-active-threat-2025

Qilin Ransomware Group Analysis - Halcyon

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-ransomware-group

Qilin Ransomware: A Deep Dive into Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/e/qilin-ransomware-a-deep-dive.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Ramps Up Attacks With Stolen VPN Credentials

https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/qilin-ransomware-group-ramps-up-attacks.html

Qilin Ransomware Becomes Most Prolific Threat of 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-becomes-most-prolific-threat-of-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Alliance with LockBit and DragonForce

https://www.securityweek.com/qilin-lockbit-dragonforce-form-ransomware-alliance/

Qilin Ransomware: Affiliate Adoption and Weaponization of Veeam Vulnerabilities

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/j/qilin-ransomware-affiliate-adoption-veeam.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Intensifies Attacks on Healthcare Sector

https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/qilin-ransomware-group-intensifies.html

Halcyon Qilin/Agenda Ransomware Profile

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-agenda-ransomware

Qilin Ransomware: Most Active Ransomware Group of Q1 2025

https://www.trellix.com/blogs/research/qilin-ransomware-most-active-ransomware-group-of-q1-2025/

Qilin Ransomware Analysis

https://www.cybereason.com/blog/threat-analysis-qilin-ransomware

Sophos X-Ops Active Adversary Report: Qilin Analysis

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/10/31/sophos-x-ops-active-adversary-report/

Qilin Ransomware: Agenda Becomes Most Active Ransomware Group

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/k/qilin-ransomware-agenda-becomes-most-active-ransomware-group.html

Qilin Ransomware: Most Prolific Threat Actor of 2025

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/01/qilin-ransomware-most-prolific-threat-actor-of-2025

Qilin Ransomware Group Partners with LockBit and DragonForce

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-group-partners-with-lockbit-and-dragonforce/

Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis - Trend Micro

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/k/qilin-ransomware-technical-analysis.html

Qilin Ransomware Becomes Top Global Threat in Early 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-becomes-most-active-group-in-early-2025/

Qilin Ransomware: Agenda Attacks Through VEEAM Exploits

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/b/qilin-ransomware-agenda.html

Qilin Ransomware Deploys Stealth with Credential Dumping and Cloud Storage

https://www.trellix.com/blogs/research/qilin-ransomware-deploys-stealth-with-credential-dumping-and-cloud-storage/

Qilin Ransomware: Surging to the Top of the Ransomware Landscape in 2025

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/a/qilin-ransomware-surging-to-the-top-of-the-ransomware-landscape.html

Qilin Ransomware Group Rakes in $50 Million from Nearly 1,000 Attacks

https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/qilin-ransomware-group-rakes-in-50.html

RansomHub, Qilin Continue to Lead Ransomware Victims in 2025

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/ransomhub-qilin-lead-ransomware-victims-2025

Sophos X-Ops: Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/08/22/qilin-ransomware-technical-analysis/

Qilin Ransomware Group Emerges as Major Threat in 2024

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/threat-center/threat-analyses/adversaries/qilin-ransomware

Halcyon Qilin.B Ransomware Analysis

https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/qilin-b-ransomware-analysis

Qilin Ransomware Group Surpasses RansomHub as Most Active Ransomware Operation

https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/a/qilin-ransomware-group-surpasses-ransomhub.html

Qilin Ransomware Technical Analysis and Threat Intelligence

https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/qilin-ransomware-technical-analysis

Qilin Ransomware Group Emerges as Top Threat in 2025

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-is-2025s-most-active-ransomware-operation/

Secureworks Analysis of Qilin Ransomware

https://www.secureworks.com/research/threat-profiles/gold-feather

Sophos Investigation: Qilin Affiliates Exploit Veeam Vulnerability

https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/08/20/qilin-affiliates-veeam-vulnerability/