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The Qilin ransomware group is introducing a new tactic to pressure victims into paying larger ransoms. They are now offering a "Call Lawyer" button within their affiliate panel, providing legal counsel to cybercriminals attempting to extort money. This feature aims to give affiliates an edge in ransom negotiations by providing them with on-call legal support. Qilin believes that the presence of a lawyer in communication with victims will increase the likelihood of a successful ransom payment due to the potential legal ramifications and associated costs for the victim company.
Qilin's legal assistance service offers several advantages for its affiliates, including legal assessments of stolen data, classification of legal violations, and evaluation of potential damages. It also provides guidance on how to inflict maximum economic damage on a victim company if they refuse to pay the ransom. This addition is part of Qilin's effort to position itself as a full-service cybercrime platform, offering extensive support options and robust solutions for highly targeted ransomware attacks.
This development indicates a shift in the cybercrime landscape, with ransomware groups like Qilin attempting to mimic legitimate business tactics to increase their success rates. Qilin has become a prominent player in the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) market, attracting affiliates from other groups and leading in the number of victims targeted in recent months. The group's mature ecosystem, advanced evasion features, and comprehensive operational features position it as a significant threat in the cybercrime world.
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Qilin's legal assistance service offers several advantages for its affiliates, including legal assessments of stolen data, classification of legal violations, and evaluation of potential damages. It also provides guidance on how to inflict maximum economic damage on a victim company if they refuse to pay the ransom. This addition is part of Qilin's effort to position itself as a full-service cybercrime platform, offering extensive support options and robust solutions for highly targeted ransomware attacks.
This development indicates a shift in the cybercrime landscape, with ransomware groups like Qilin attempting to mimic legitimate business tactics to increase their success rates. Qilin has become a prominent player in the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) market, attracting affiliates from other groups and leading in the number of victims targeted in recent months. The group's mature ecosystem, advanced evasion features, and comprehensive operational features position it as a significant threat in the cybercrime world.
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- securityonline.info: Ransomware gang Qilin Rises Amid Collapse of Major Gangs Like RansomHub and LockBit
- The Hacker News: Qilin Ransomware Adds "Call Lawyer" Feature to Pressure Victims for Larger Ransoms
- www.tripwire.com: Qilin offers “Call a lawyer†button for affiliates attempting to extort ransoms from victims who won’t pay
- DataBreaches.Net: Qilin Offers “Call a lawyer†Button For Affiliates Attempting To Extort Ransoms From Victims Who Won’t Pay
- bsky.app: The Qilin ransomware-as-a-service operation is now offering their affiliates a “Call a Lawyer†button. Yes, really.
- securityaffairs.com: Qilin ransomware gang now offers a “Call Lawyer†feature to pressure victims
- Security Risk Advisors: Qilin Ransomware Emerges as Leading Global Threat Through Rust-Based Encryption and VMware ESXi Targeting
- www.redpacketsecurity.com: [QILIN] – Ransomware Victim: Estes Forwarding Worldwide NOTE: No files or stolen information are...
Classification:
- HashTags: #Ransomware #Extortion #Qilin
- Company: Qilin
- Target: Organizations
- Product: Ransomware
- Feature: Call Lawyer Button
- Malware: Qilin
- Type: Ransomware
- Severity: Major