Qilin ransomware top dogs treat their minions to on-call lawyers for fierier negotiations

The report describes Qilin, a prominent ransomware-as-a-service group, promoting new affiliate features — including a 'Call lawyer' negotiation tool, PR/journalist support, large storage for stolen data, spam and DDoS capabilities — as part of efforts to pressure victims and attract affiliates; researchers express skepticism and highlight Qilin's role in high-profile attacks on hospitals and critical infrastructure.