The Qilin ransomware group is marketing new features such as legal support and additional tools to attract affiliates and increase attack success. Experts believe these claims are exaggerated, aiming more at boosting the group’s reputation and reach within the cybercriminal ecosystem. #Qilin #RansomwareAsAService
Keypoints
- Qilin has added a “Call lawyer” button to its affiliate panel to provide legal advice during negotiations.
- Cybersecurity researchers doubt the legitimacy of Qilin’s legal support services, viewing them as marketing tactics.
- The ransomware group has expanded its tools, including DDoS capability, large-scale storage, and spam functionalities.
- Qilin is becoming a dominant RaaS group, following the decline of rivals like LockBit and ALPHV.
- The group is noted for high-profile attacks on critical infrastructure and is linked to the affiliate group Scattered Spider.
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