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The Gentlemen ransomware overtakes Qilin in Japan
Original: In Japan, the ransomware name everyone knows is Qilin, thanks to the Asahi attack. On the leak sites, 2026 belongs to Th
The ransomware group Qilin became a household name in Japan after its attack on Asahi, but leak-site data now points to a new threat. The Gentlemen has listed 23 Japanese organizations as victims in 2026, ahead of Qilin's 15, according to ransomware.live tracking. Group-IB says The Gentlemen grew out of a Qilin affiliate team and hands a share of profits to its members.
Why now: A newly prominent ransomware group linked to Qilin is now the most active attacker of Japanese organizations, raising alarm after the high-profile Asahi breach.
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- In Japan, the ransomware name everyone knows is Qilin, thanks to the Asahi attack. On the leak sites, 2026 belongs to The Gentlemen: 23 Japanese organizations listed this year (ransomware.live), vs 15 for Qilin. Group-IB says it grew out of a Qilin affiliate team, and it hands… · japancyberwatch@infosec.exchange · 1
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