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
09-16 18:43UTC
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 victims2,253 posts · newest first
| Victim | Discovered | Details |
|---|---|---|
| RehaVital Gesundheitsservice GmbH | · Jul 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Evergreen Title | · Jul 22, 2026 | Insurance |
| Cpcg | · Jul 22, 2026 | Business Services |
| EFU Life Assurance | · Jul 22, 2026 | Insurance |
| Infina Health | · Jul 22, 2026 | Ambulance Services |
| Postres Reina | · Jul 22, 2026 | Food & Beverage |
| PP+K | · Jul 20, 2026 | Advertising & Marketing |
| Eana | · Jul 20, 2026 | Business Services |
| Synergy Products | · Jul 20, 2026 | Home Improvement & Hardware Retail |
| Bolt & Nut Manufacturing | · Jul 20, 2026 | Industrial Machinery & Equipment |
| Associated Theatrical Contractors | · Jul 19, 2026 | Hospitality |
| Don Tortaco Mexican Grill | · Jul 19, 2026 | Hospitality |
| City Ambulance Service | · Jul 19, 2026 | Healthcare Services |
| Famesa | · Jul 19, 2026 | Business Services |
| The Nueva School | · Jul 18, 2026 | Education |
| KLD Labs | · Jul 18, 2026 | Manufacturing |
| Armara | · Jul 18, 2026 | Grocery Retail |
| Heartland Catfish | · Jul 18, 2026 | Agriculture |
| Salina Supply | · Jul 18, 2026 | Home Improvement & Hardware Retail |
| St Martha Catholic Church | · Jul 18, 2026 | Non-Profit & Charitable Organizations |
| AK Preparedness | · Jul 18, 2026 | Building Materials |
| Sicc | · Jul 18, 2026 | Building Materials |
| Droguería Martorani | · Jul 18, 2026 | Drug Stores & Pharmacies |
| Powder River Heating & Air Conditioning | · Jul 17, 2026 | Construction |
| Cafar | · Jul 17, 2026 | Insurance |
| Acosol | · Jul 17, 2026 | Energy, Utilities & Waste |
| Danone (International Delights) | · Jul 15, 2026 | Food & Beverage |
| Feliubadaló | · Jul 15, 2026 | Grocery Retail |
| Levin Furniture | · Jul 15, 2026 | Furniture |
| THL | · Jul 14, 2026 | Finance |
| Sedemi | · Jul 14, 2026 | Civil Engineering Construction |
| Busscar de Colombia | · Jul 13, 2026 | Manufacturing |
| Counts & Dobyns | · Jul 13, 2026 | Civil Engineering Construction |
| Centro Científico e Cultural de Macau | · Jul 13, 2026 | Hospitality |
| Jakub A.S. | · Jul 13, 2026 | Business Services |
| Cemoi | · Jul 13, 2026 | Food & Beverage |
| URH Hoteliers | · Jul 13, 2026 | Hospitality |
| Hillebrand Home Health | · Jul 13, 2026 | 0 |
| TitanTV, Inc. | · Jul 13, 2026 | Business Services |
| Century Equities | · Jul 11, 2026 | Finance |
| Retelit SpA PIVA | · Jul 11, 2026 | Business Services |
| Carolina Agri-Power | · Jul 11, 2026 | Industrial Machinery & Equipment |
| Allied Plumbing & Heating | · Jul 11, 2026 | Construction |
| Eurodefi | · Jul 10, 2026 | Business Services |
| SPACElogic | · Jul 10, 2026 | Hospitality |
| Global Strategic Business Process Solutions | · Jul 10, 2026 | Business Services |
| CRZ Construcciones | · Jul 10, 2026 | Civil Engineering Construction |
| Red Planet Hotels | · Jul 10, 2026 | Hospitality |
| Hilo | · Jul 10, 2026 | Manufacturing |
| Promotora Zacapu | · Jul 10, 2026 | Manufacturing |
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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 .