Pierluigi Paganini
April 04, 2026
Qilin ransomware claims it stole data from Germany’s Die Linke and threatens to leak it; the party confirmed the incident, but not a breach. The Qilin ransomware group claims it stole data from Die Linke, a German political party, and is threatening to release it. Die Linke is a left-wing political party in Germany. Its […]
Pierluigi Paganini
March 31, 2026
Qilin ransomware claims a breach of Dow Inc., listing it on its Tor leak site, but no proof of the hack has been released yet. Qilin Ransomware group allegedly breached the chemical manufacturing giant Dow Inc. The cybercrime group added the company to its Tor data leak site, but at this time, it has not […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 12, 2026
A May 2025 cyberattack on ApolloMD exposed the personal data of over 626,000 patients linked to affiliated physicians and practices. ApolloMD is a US-based healthcare services company that partners with hospitals, health systems, and physician practices. It provides practice management, staffing, revenue cycle, and administrative support services. The company works with affiliated physicians across specialties […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 09, 2026
Romania’s national oil pipeline operator Conpet said a cyberattack disrupted its business systems and temporarily knocked its website offline. Conpet is a state-controlled company that owns and operates the country’s crude oil, condensate, and liquid petroleum product pipeline network. Its main role is to transport oil from domestic production fields and import points to refineries […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 27, 2025
Qilin ransomware group used Linux binaries on Windows to evade EDRs, steal backups, and disable defenses via BYOVD attacks. Trend Research found that the Qilin ransomware group (aka Agenda) used a Linux ransomware binary on Windows systems via legitimate remote tools, bypassing Windows defenses and EDRs. The cross-platform method enables stealthy attacks, stealing backup credentials […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 15, 2025
Resecurity’s new report details how the Qilin RaaS group relies on global bulletproof hosting networks to support its extortion operations. The following new report by Resecurity will explore the Qilin ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation’s reliance on bullet-proof-hosting (BPH) infrastructures, with an emphasis on a network of rogue providers based in different parts of the world. Qilin […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 08, 2025
Qilin ransomware claimed responsibility for the recent attack on the beer giant Asahi that disrupted operations in Japan. Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd (commonly called Asahi) is Japan’s largest brewing company, known for producing top-selling beers like Asahi Super Dry, as well as soft drinks and other beverages. It operates both domestically and internationally, with a […]
Pierluigi Paganini
June 22, 2025
Qilin ransomware gang now offers a “Call Lawyer” feature to help affiliates pressure victims into paying, per Cybereason. The Qilin ransomware group is now offering legal support to its affiliates through a “Call Lawyer” feature to pressure victims into paying. This move, reported by cybersecurity firm Cybereason, shows Qilin stepping up its operations and trying […]
Pierluigi Paganini
June 06, 2025
Qilin ransomware now exploits Fortinet vulnerabilities to achieve remote code execution on impacted devices. Threat intelligence firm PRODAFT warned that Qilin ransomware (aka Phantom Mantis) group targeted multiple organizations between May and June 2025 by exploiting multiple FortiGate vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-21762, and CVE-2024-55591. “Phantom Mantis recently launched a coordinated intrusion campaign targeting multiple organizations between […]
Pierluigi Paganini
March 07, 2025
Qilin Ransomware group claims to have breached the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, marking a significant cybersecurity attack. The Russian-speaking Qilin Ransomware group claims responsibility for an attack on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The group stated that it stole sensitive data such as private correspondence, personal information, and official decrees. The […]
