Microsoft Reveals North Korean Hackers Deploying Qilin Ransomware

Microsoft has revealed that the North Korean hacker group known as Moonstone Sleet has deployed Qilin ransomware payloads in a limited number of attacks. This discovery highlights a new tactic used by North Korean cybercriminals, who are now incorporating ransomware into their arsenal of malicious tools. The specific technical details of these attacks have not been disclosed, but the use of Qilin ransomware indicates an evolution in the extortion methods employed by this group.