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DARK WEB: You’ve been kept in the dark (web) - Exposing Qilin’s RaaS program Group-IB

DARK WEB: You’ve been kept in the dark (web) - Group-IB
Syndicated By: Iain Fraser - Cybersecurity Journalist Gibraltar

22 May 2023

Exposing Qilin’s RaaS program - All you need to know about Qilin ransomware and its operations targeting critical sectors.

In the wake of increasing ransomware attacks, do security leaders strongly believe that their organization is secure enough, especially when cyber threats are only growing in sophistication? Group-IBs Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2022/2023 Report recently revealed that the impact of ransomware attacks will continue to grow in 2023 and beyond, with trends such as the Ransomware-as-a-Service market (RaaS), the publication of stolen data on dedicated leak sites (DLS), and an increase in affiliate programs shaping this trajectory.

Additionally, ransomware strains are proliferating quicker than the improvements in cyber defences to detect and contain them, rendering organizations under-prepared in facing what’s coming. In order to stay ahead, businesses need to stay informed about the most critical cybersecurity threats and threat actors that have recently surfaced and are going strong in the current year and beyond. Learn More /... 

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Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Singapore, Group-IB is a leading provider of innovations and solutions for counteracting cyber attacks, eliminating fraud, and protecting brands worldwide. Learn More /... 


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