Qilin Ransomware Claims 1,358 Victims as Global Attacks Reach New Record

Qilin ransomware has rapidly expanded into one of the most visible extortion threats, claiming 1,358 victims across 50+ countries and contributing to a broader rise in disclosed ransomware incidents; the report highlights rapid lateral movement techniques, reliance on exposed credentials and unpatched systems, abuse of third-party connections and OAuth tokens, persistent post-incident exposures, and recommends prioritized patching, MFA, credential rotation, and structured 30/60/90-day external reviews.