A new Rust-based variant of the Qilin (Agenda) ransomware strain, dubbed 'Qilin.B,' has been spotted in the wild, featuring stronger encryption, better evasion from security tools, and the ability to disrupt data recovery mechanisms.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-qilin-ransomware-encryptor-features-stronger-encryption-evasion/
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2024-10-24 15:19:32
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2024-10-24 15:19:32Event JSON
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