Qilin

Qilin is a ransomware strain, a type of malicious software that encrypts a victim's data and demands payment for its release. It is known for being prolific and actively exploiting vulnerabilities in network security appliances to spread.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its recent rise as the most prolific ransomware threat, overtaking other groups, and its active exploitation of a critical vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks products.

Latest on Qilin

• The Gentlemen Overtakes Qilin as Most Prolific Ransomware Threat
• Qilin Dominates Ransomware Market Amid Growing Cybercrime Consolidation
• Cybercriminals are actively exploiting a recently discovered vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks firewall and VPN appliances to deploy the Qilin ransomware strain.

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