Qilin Ransomware Combines Linux Payload With BYOVD Exploit in Hybrid Attack post, oktober 27, 2025 The ransomware group known as Qilin (aka Agenda, Gold Feather, and Water Galura) has claimed more than 40 victims every month since the start of 2025, barring January, with the number of postings on its data leak site touching a high of 100 cases in June. The development comes as the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has emerged as one of the most active ransomware groups, accounting for 84 victims each in the months of August and September 2025. Qilin is known to be active since around July 2022. Qilin Ransomware Combines Linux Payload With BYOVD Exploit in Hybrid Attack: Qilin Ransomware Combines Linux Payload With BYOVD Exploit in Hybrid Attack ransomware 2025