Qilin attacks Better System Co.
Incident Date:
July 12, 2023
Overview
Title
Qilin attacks Better System Co.
Victim
Better System Co.
Attacker
Qilin
Location
First Reported
July 12, 2023
Qilin Ransomware Gang Targets Better System Co.
The Qilin ransomware gang has attacked Better System Co. Better Systems Co is a shipping company headquartered in Thailand. Qilin posted Better Systems Co to its data leak site on July 12th, claiming to have stolen at least 14GB of data.
Qilin, a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation, uses a Rust-based ransomware to carry out targeted attacks on its victims. Each Qilin ransomware attack employs tactics such as altering the filename extensions of encrypted files and terminating specific processes and services. The utilization of Rust as the ransomware's foundation proves particularly effective due to its evasive nature and inherent complexity, allowing for seamless customization across various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and others. Notably, the Qilin ransomware group can generate samples for both Windows and ESXi versions.
Qilin promotes its ransomware on the dark web, utilizing a proprietary DLS (Dedicated Leak Site) that contains distinctive company identifiers and leaked account information, as uncovered by experts from Group-IB Threat Intelligence.
Double Extortion Technique
The operators behind Qilin employ a double extortion technique whereby they not only encrypt a victim's sensitive data but also exfiltrate it. Subsequently, they demand payment for a decryptor and insist on the non-disclosure of stolen data even after the ransom has been paid. Qilin ransomware features multiple encryption modes, all under the control of the operator.
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