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qilin

ransomware group · aka Qilin, Agenda, Water Galura (Microsoft designation) · Unknown; vendors believe the operation is Russian-speaking, though this is unconfirmed · active since Mid-2022 (initially tracked as Agenda; the Qilin branding emerged in 2023)

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All-time (tracked)
2.3Ksince 2022-10-08
Last post
09-17 17:40UTC
Estimated earnings
—public reporting
Profile · glm-5.3-flash · updated

Qilin is a ransomware-as-a-service and data-extortion group first observed in mid-2022 and initially tracked as Agenda, with the Qilin name appearing in 2023. It operates a double-extortion model, encrypting systems and publishing stolen data from non-paying victims, and targets organizations across a broad range of sectors and geographies, including critical infrastructure. Publicly reported incidents include optical manufacturer Hoya (2023), Toyota Financial Services (2023), Nissan's Australian dealer association via a third-party compromise (2023), US newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises (2025), and a 2023 supply-chain intrusion through a Yamaha motorcycle dealer affecting Philippine customers. The group has exploited vulnerable public-facing software such as Zimbra and Cisco IOS XE, and uses both Windows and Linux/ESXi encryptors. Vendor tracking consistently ranked Qilin among the most active ransomware brands through 2024-2025, and it remains active as of late 2025.

Tactics & tooling
  • RaaS affiliate operation with double extortion; victim data posted to a leak site if no ransom is paid
  • Initial access via stolen VPN/RDP credentials, frequently in environments lacking MFA, per incident reporting
  • Exploitation of unpatched public-facing services, including Zimbra and Cisco IOS XE
  • BYOVD technique using vulnerable drivers to disable or evade security tooling, per Sophos incident analysis
  • Metasploit/Meterpreter stager (TinyMet) used for tool delivery and privilege escalation
  • Go- and later Rust-based Windows encryptors, with separate Linux/ESXi builds used in some attacks
  • Supply-chain access through compromised service providers, dealers, or third-party platforms
  • Published affiliate rules and 'legal agreements' governing affiliate conduct, per 2024-2025 reporting
Targeted sectors
manufacturingautomotivefinancial servicesIT serviceslegalmedia and publishinghealthcareeducation
Notable public victims

Hoya Corporation (2023), Toyota Financial Services (2023), Nissan Dealer Association Australia (2023, via third-party compromise), Yamaha Motor Philippines customers (2023, via dealer supply-chain intrusion), Synoptek (2025), Lee Enterprises (2025), Philippine Ports Authority, Jouvet SAS, G&S Technologies, Colonial Hyundai

Estimated earnings

No public figure.

Leak-site victims

VictimDiscoveredDetails
Madison Services, Inc. · Feb 20, 2026Construction
ABAR S.p.A. · Feb 20, 2026Manufacturing
The Corradino Group · Feb 19, 2026Architecture, Engineering & Design
Kroll International · Feb 19, 2026Architecture, Engineering & Design
Telecare · Feb 19, 2026Healthcare Services
Kensington HPP · Feb 19, 2026Building Materials
Willow Construction · Feb 19, 2026Construction
Graneles de Chile · Feb 19, 2026Business Services
University of Mannheim · Feb 18, 2026Education
O.Berk · Feb 18, 2026Manufacturing
Diversified Supply Inc. · Feb 18, 2026Electricity, Oil & Gas
Midwest Wheel · Feb 17, 2026Automotive Parts
Saiful Bouquet · Feb 17, 2026Architecture, Engineering & Design
Brm · Feb 17, 2026Accounting Services
Castle Group · Feb 17, 2026Real Estate
Casartigiani · Feb 16, 2026Education
JC Resorts · Feb 14, 2026Hospitality
Carrera Casting · Feb 13, 2026Accounting Services
Anchor Computer Systems · Feb 12, 2026Business Services
Segue Manufacturing Services · Feb 12, 2026Electronics
Derbez · Feb 12, 2026Home Improvement & Hardware Retail
Campbell Rappold & Yurasits · Feb 12, 2026Accounting Services
Conectados Chile S.A. · Feb 12, 2026Business Services
Sakata Seed America · Feb 12, 2026Home Improvement & Hardware Retail
Ducasse Comercial Ltda · Feb 12, 2026Industrial Machinery & Equipment
On-Point Defense Technologies · Feb 11, 2026Manufacturing
Topkin & Partlow · Feb 11, 2026Law Firms & Legal Services
Tower Insurance Services · Feb 11, 2026Insurance
Andringa Law · Feb 11, 2026Law Firms & Legal Services
Cox & Sanchez · Feb 11, 2026Law Firms & Legal Services
Mt Barker Co-Operative · Feb 11, 2026Home Improvement & Hardware Retail
Grand Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · Feb 11, 20260
Lindenhurst Fire Department · Feb 11, 2026Government
Mississippi Market · Feb 11, 2026Consumer Services
ZeroEnergy Design · Feb 11, 2026Architecture, Engineering & Design
PowerON Services · Feb 11, 2026Finance
Castles Technology UK & Ireland · Feb 11, 2026Banking
C4 (Carroll County Cannabis Co. · Feb 10, 20260
Anabuki Kosan · Feb 10, 2026Real Estate
Tech Environmental · Feb 9, 2026Business Services
uniquegas · Feb 9, 2026Business Services
iQ NetSolutions · Feb 9, 2026Business Services
Body By Fisher · Feb 9, 2026Consumer Services
Gradient Wind Engineering · Feb 9, 2026Architecture, Engineering & Design
Augusta Housing Authority · Feb 9, 2026Real Estate
AB Data · Feb 8, 2026Business Services
Voyages Robin · Feb 8, 2026Hospitality
granmanor.org · Feb 7, 20260
zeroenergy.com · Feb 7, 2026Architecture, Engineering & Design
poweron.com · Feb 7, 2026Finance

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Victim posts come from the group's leak site via RansomLook and are claims, not confirmations. The profile is written by the model from public reporting and refreshed monthly; earnings figures cite their source and year. First tracked .