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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119active targets
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All-time (tracked)
2.3Ksince 2022-10-08
Last post
09-17 23:46UTC
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 victims2,257 posts · newest first
| Victim | Discovered | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Grupo Hafesa | · Dec 29, 2025 | Business Services |
| Sintac Recycling | · Dec 29, 2025 | Energy, Utilities & Waste |
| Willowdale Steeplechase | · Dec 29, 2025 | Non-Profit & Charitable Organizations |
| Goodwin College | · Dec 28, 2025 | Education |
| Questica | · Dec 28, 2025 | Finance |
| Seac | · Dec 28, 2025 | Software |
| Atalian | · Dec 28, 2025 | Business Services |
| Typhoo Tea | · Dec 27, 2025 | Food & Beverage |
| Dom Development | · Dec 27, 2025 | Construction |
| Hometech Window | · Dec 26, 2025 | Home Improvement & Hardware Retail |
| Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center | · Dec 26, 2025 | 0 |
| Ortho Mattress | · Dec 26, 2025 | Furniture |
| Hopital La Rabta | · Dec 26, 2025 | 0 |
| Bangchak Corporation | · Dec 25, 2025 | Holding Companies & Conglomerates |
| Madera County Superintendent of Schools | · Dec 25, 2025 | Education |
| Lynn Electrical | · Dec 25, 2025 | Electronics |
| SEIMITSU THAI COMPANY LIMITED | · Dec 25, 2025 | Industrial Machinery & Equipment |
| ARO | · Dec 24, 2025 | Business Services |
| Happy Telecom | · Dec 24, 2025 | Broadcasting |
| Felix Gonzalez Law Firm | · Dec 24, 2025 | Law Firms & Legal Services |
| LogicVein | · Dec 24, 2025 | Manufacturing |
| SV-Büro Ing. Schulz GmbH | · Dec 24, 2025 | Insurance |
| Sipl | · Dec 24, 2025 | Food & Beverage |
| Niradia Enterprises | · Dec 23, 2025 | Civil Engineering Construction |
| daispa.it | · Dec 23, 2025 | Industrial Machinery & Equipment |
| SW/WC Service Cooperative | · Dec 23, 2025 | Education |
| CoreHQ | · Dec 23, 2025 | Software |
| Shore Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | · Dec 23, 2025 | Healthcare Services |
| The Sonnenschein Groupe | · Dec 23, 2025 | Business Services |
| Jaf Gifts | · Dec 23, 2025 | Accounting Services |
| Eastern Townships School Board | · Dec 23, 2025 | Education |
| loginport | · Dec 23, 2025 | Business Services |
| Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia | · Dec 23, 2025 | Education |
| cc-estuaire | · Dec 23, 2025 | Government |
| Lugiano Medical | · Dec 23, 2025 | 0 |
| Fürth | · Dec 23, 2025 | Real Estate |
| Grupo Amanus | · Dec 23, 2025 | Business Services |
| Scenic Solutions | · Dec 23, 2025 | Construction |
| Besco Electrical | · Dec 23, 2025 | Commercial & Residential Construction |
| National Biscuit Industries | · Dec 23, 2025 | Food & Beverage |
| Callipo Group | · Dec 23, 2025 | Consumer Services |
| Lasercomb | · Dec 23, 2025 | Industrial Machinery & Equipment |
| GIV SRL | · Dec 22, 2025 | Business Services |
| GOOD+ Foundation | · Dec 22, 2025 | Non-Profit & Charitable Organizations |
| Hongfa America | · Dec 22, 2025 | Accounting Services |
| Eanes ISD schools | · Dec 22, 2025 | Education |
| La Papelera | · Dec 22, 2025 | Manufacturing |
| Grupo Olé | · Dec 22, 2025 | Advertising & Marketing |
| Cedar Valley Services | · Dec 22, 2025 | Business Services |
| IAPMO | · Dec 20, 2025 | Membership Organizations |
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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 .