Japan confirms arrest of Russian Qilin operative, extradition to Germany

Japan arrested and extradited a Russian national wanted by Germany for alleged involvement with the Qilin ransomware gang; Qilin has been linked to dozens of high-profile ransomware attacks and data leaks impacting organisations in Germany, Japan, the UK, the U.S., and elsewhere, including attacks on political parties, large corporations, healthcare providers, airports, and government entities.