Germany Arrests Alleged Qilin Ransomware Leader After Extradition from Japan

Summary

Germany arrested a Russian national suspected of being a leading Qilin ransomware member after Japan extradited him. Authorities say he was detained in Japan in May; Qilin reportedly continued to claim hundreds of victims.

Key points

• Japan confirmed the suspect’s extradition to Germany, where he was arrested after arriving from Japan.
• The suspect is a Russian national wanted in Germany in connection with a ransomware incident.
• Japanese media reported that he was detained at a hotel in Osaka in May.
• Qilin is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that uses double extortion, stealing data before encrypting systems.
• The article says Qilin targeted more than 2,350 organizations in 62 countries and listed over 450 victims on its leak site since June.
• Despite the reported arrest, Qilin continued to operate as a major ransomware threat.

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