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The qilin tag covers reporting on Qilin’s role in the ransomware threat landscape, including its association with The Gentlemen and the broader ransomware-as-a-service ecosystem. Current coverage discusses a 2026 analysis showing ransomware incidents declined modestly from the first to the second quarter, while activity in the first half of the year remained higher than the same period last year. For Windows administrators and enterprise IT teams, the topic highlights the continuing pressure from ransomware affiliates, extortion operations, and increasingly mature criminal infrastructure. Follow this tag for updates and analysis concerning Qilin, ransomware trends, and the security challenges facing business networks.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Qilin and The Gentlemen Drive 20% Ransomware Surge in H1 2026

    NordStellar’s Q2 2026 ransomware analysis puts Qilin and The Gentlemen at the center of a threat landscape that remains materially above last year’s level, even after a modest quarter-over-quarter decline. For Windows administrators, the important takeaway is not which extortion brand tops a...