Qilin (cybercrime group)
Qilin is a Russian-speaking cybercrime organisation that has been linked to a number of incidents, including the ransomware attack on hospitals in London.[1][2]
In 2023, Qilin attacks included the following:
- Thailand battery manufacturer, Thornburi Energy Storage Systems, a battery manufacturer in Thailand
- Construction consultancy WT Partnership Asia
- Chinese car parts manufacturer Yanfen, which affected operations at US car maker Stellantis
In 2024, Qilin was named in the following attacks:
- Upper Merion Township in the United States was the victim of a ransomware attack where they claimed to have stolen 500GB including information on staff and private contracts.[3]
- Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad in Malaysia was also attacked.[3]
- UK-based charity, the Big Issue had 550GB of data stolen including personnel information, contracts and partner data[3]
- US business Skender Construction had 651GB of data stolen impacting 1,067 people including names, addresses, dates of birth, payment details passports and potentially health information.[3]
- Several London hospitals declared a critical incident when a ransomware attack affected their systems.[1][2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Hern, Alex (2024-06-05). "Who are Qilin, the cybercriminals thought behind the London hospitals hack?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ a b "Qilin ransomware gang likely behind crippling NHS attack | Computer Weekly". ComputerWeekly.com. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ a b c d "Street newspaper appears to have Big Issue with Qilin ransomware gang". 2024-06-01. Retrieved 2024-06-05.