Event Brief
Oct 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM ET
Police say Qilin hit 53 companies in Japan
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Japan's police agency said the Qilin ransomware group has attacked 53 companies in the country. The group began operating around October 2022 and has attacked about 4,000 companies worldwide, according to the description.
WHO: Japan's police agency
WHAT: Reported that the Qilin ransomware group hit 53 companies in Japan.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 7:22 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Reason not reported.
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