Topic: qilin group
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Qilin Ransomware Hits Asahi Brewery, Leaks Sensitive Data
The Qilin ransomware group claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Asahi, leaking thousands of sensitive documents including financial records and employee IDs to prove the breach. The attack disrupted Asahi's operations, forcing the temporary shutdown of six production facilities and causing...
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Qilin Ransomware Attacks Spike, Targeting Small Businesses
The Qilin ransomware group exploits common security weaknesses like unpatched VPNs and lack of multi-factor authentication, primarily targeting small and medium-sized enterprises in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and finance. Recent intelligence indicates increased collaboration among ...
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2025's Top Ransomware Threats & Trends
Despite fewer major law enforcement takedowns, ransomware threats intensified, with a dramatic surge in publicly claimed victims indicating a shift in criminal tactics. Over 300 distinct ransomware groups were active, publicly listing nearly 8,000 victims, a sharp increase from previous years, th...
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VPN Credentials Fuel 50% of Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware activity surged in Q3 2025, with compromised VPN credentials being the primary entry point for nearly half of all breaches, driven mainly by three groups: Akira, Qilin, and INC Ransomware. The Akira group specifically targeted SonicWall appliances using credential stuffing attacks, exp...
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Asahi Cyber-Attack: 1.5 Million Customers' Data Breached
The Asahi Group suffered a major cybersecurity breach in September 2025, compromising personal data of nearly two million individuals, including names, addresses, and contact details, but not credit card information. The ransomware attack by the Qilin group caused significant operational disrupti...
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When IT Fails, Operations Technology Suffers
Modern industrial operations face cybersecurity threats where IT infrastructure attacks compromise critical operational technology systems, with manufacturing and transportation sectors being primary targets. State-sponsored groups like Sandworm and TEMP.Veles pose sophisticated threats by target...
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