Event Brief
Oct 6, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
Japan hands Qilin member over to Germany
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Japan handed a member of the Qilin ransomware group over to Germany. Qilin is believed to have carried out ransomware attacks against companies worldwide, causing major damage through data encryption.
WHO: Japanese authorities
WHAT: Handed a Qilin group member over to Germany
WHEN: Oct 6, 2026 at 6:27 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The handover was connected to the member’s alleged involvement in Qilin ransomware attacks against companies worldwide.
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