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Qilin Ransomware Turns South Korean MSP Breach Into 28-Victim 'Korean Leaks' Data Heist

The Hacker News
Actively Exploited

Summary

A sophisticated supply chain attack has targeted South Korea's financial sector, resulting in the deployment of Qilin ransomware. This incident highlights the potential collaboration between a major Ransomware-as-a-Service group and North Korean state-affiliated actors, leading to significant data breaches across multiple victims.

Impact

South Korea's financial sector, Managed Service Provider (MSP)

In the Wild

Yes

Timeline

Ongoing since the breach occurred

Remediation

Not specified