Qilin Ransomware’s New Legal Tactics: The Cybercrime Group’s Bold Move to Up the Ransom Stakes
The Qilin ransomware-as-a-service scheme has added a legal counsel feature to help affiliates pressure victims into paying up. This “Call Lawyer” feature is part of Qilin’s strategy to become a comprehensive cybercrime platform, stepping up as rivals falter. Who knew cybercriminals were just a button away from legal advice?
Hot Take:
Move over, Better Call Saul, because in the world of cybercrime, it’s now “Better Call Qilin!” This ransomware gang is throwing in a legal hotline for their affiliates, because nothing screams “professional” quite like having your own team of shady lawyers on speed dial. Who knew extortion could come with a side of legal advice?
Key Points:
- Qilin ransomware group is offering legal counsel services to affiliates.
- Qilin has emerged as a major player following the decline of other ransomware groups.
- Affiliates from defunct groups like RansomHub have migrated to Qilin.
- The Qilin platform includes spam services, data storage, and even DDoS attack capabilities.
- Lawyers are being used to increase pressure on victims to pay ransoms.
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