Qilin Ransomware Strikes Again: Google Chrome Credential Theft Shocks IT Experts
The Qilin ransomware variant has been spotted successfully exfiltrating sensitive data stored in the Google Chrome browser. Researchers from Sophos revealed how criminals used compromised credentials to access an organization’s IT infrastructure, exploiting a VPN portal lacking multi-factor authentication. This unusual tactic heightens the chaos…
Hot Take:
Looks like Qilin is doing more than just encrypting your files – it’s going on a scavenger hunt inside your Google Chrome. Time to wonder if your browser has turned into a Trojan horse!
Key Points:
- Qilin ransomware variant targets Google Chrome for credential theft.
- Attackers used compromised VPN credentials without multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- The cybercriminals lingered for 18 days before moving laterally within the network.
- Qilin employs a double-extortion tactic: data theft followed by encryption.
- Experts recommend using password managers and enabling MFA to mitigate risks.
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