Tag: Qilin ransomware

  • Qilin Ransomware Claims Attack on US Power Grid Provider

    Qilin Ransomware Claims Attack on US Power Grid Provider

    A ransomware group known as Qilin ransomware claims it breached a US electricity provider. The allegation raises concerns about cyber threats targeting critical energy infrastructure. The group posted the claim on its dark web leak site. According to the post, the attackers gained access to internal data belonging to the utility company. Authorities and cybersecurity…

  • Qilin Ransomware Attack Exposes NYC Transit Worker Data

    Qilin Ransomware Attack Exposes NYC Transit Worker Data

    A serious cybersecurity incident has placed tens of thousands of New York City transit workers and retirees at risk. The Qilin ransomware attack allegedly targeted the Transport Workers Union Local 100, exposing sensitive data on a dark web leak site. If confirmed, the breach could affect more than 67,000 individuals connected to the union. This…

  • Qilin ransomware by the numbers: one of the most prolific cybercrime groups

    Qilin ransomware by the numbers: one of the most prolific cybercrime groups

    The Qilin ransomware by the numbers story paints a striking picture of how one group rose to dominate the cyber-extortion landscape. In 2025 alone, Qilin claimed responsibility for more than 700 confirmed attacks, placing it among the most aggressive ransomware operations worldwide. First emerging in 2023, Qilin quickly evolved into a large-scale criminal enterprise. Its…