Qilin Ransomware Turns South Korean MSP Breach Into 28-Victim 'Korean Leaks' Data Heist
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.
Original Article Summary
South Korea's financial sector has been targeted by what has been described as a sophisticated supply chain attack that led to the deployment of Qilin ransomware. "This operation combined the capabilities of a major Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group, Qilin, with potential involvement from North Korean state-affiliated actors (Moonstone Sleet), leveraging Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Impact
South Korea's financial sector, Managed Service Provider (MSP)
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Ongoing since the breach occurred
Remediation
Not specified