Researchers infiltrate Qilin ransomware group, finding lucrative affiliate payouts

Cybersecurity researchers managed to infiltrate the Qilin ransomware group, gaining an inside look at how the gang functions and how it rewards affiliates for attacks. The ransomware-as-a-service group (RaaS) — also known by the name “Agenda” — initially emerged in July 2022, attacking a slate of healthcare organizations, tech companies and more across the world.

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