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Qilin Ransomware Uses WSL to Run Linux Encryptors in Windows

🔐 Qilin ransomware operators have been observed using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to execute Linux ELF encryptors on compromised Windows hosts, allowing them to bypass many Windows-focused EDR solutions. Trend Micro and Cisco Talos report attackers enable or install WSL, transfer payloads with WinSCP, and launch the ELF encryptor via Splashtop (SRManager.exe). Affiliates also deploy signed vulnerable drivers and DLL sideloading to disable security tools and escalate privileges, while the encryptor targets VMware ESXi environments.