qilin
Intelligence Profile
Qilin ransomware was first observed in July of 2022. Qilin Ransomware is written in Golang and supports multiple encryption modes; all of which are controlled by the operator. Qilin actors practice double extortion – demanding payment for a decryptor, as well as for the non-release of stolen data.
Intelligence Assessment
Qilin is a financially motivated ransomware operation first observed in July 2022. Written in Golang, it supports multiple encryption modes and employs double extortion tactics, demanding payment for decryption and to prevent data release.
This operation has tracked 2059 victims in total, with 329 new victims in the last 90 days. Top affected sectors include Manufacturing, Technology, and Business Services, primarily impacting organizations in the US, CA, and FR.
Qilin's last activity was on 2026-03-18, and its last attack was on 2026-07-18, indicating current activity. The presence of 329 new victims in the last 90 days suggests ongoing and significant operations. This actor appears currently active.
Threat Analysis
qilin is a ransomware operation that deploys encryption-based extortion against organizations globally. This group maintains a data leak site (DLS) to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.
Financially motivated threat actors like qilin prioritize monetary gain through methods such as ransomware deployment, banking trojans, cryptocurrency theft, BEC scams, or credential harvesting for resale on underground markets.
Ransomware Victims (2,132)
CTIWATCH tracks 2,132 organizations claimed as victims by qilin on its data leak site, with attack dates, sectors and countries.
View full victims list →Known Campaigns
Qilin is conducting an active ransomware campaign targeting organizations across 10 countries. Primary targets: Agriculture and Food Production, Business Services, Construction. 164 confirmed victims recorded in the last 45 days. Campaign status: ACTIVE (last activity 3 Aug 2026).
Qilin is conducting an active ransomware campaign targeting organizations across 3 countries. Primary targets: Education, Financial Services, Manufacturing. 8 confirmed victims recorded in the last 45 days. Campaign appears to have stalled.