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Primary Plus

Ransomware attack by Qilin Β· Disclosed December 11, 2024 Β· πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ί Luxembourg

primaryplus.net

Date Disclosed
Dec 11, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Qilin
2,067 total victims
Country
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ί Luxembourg
Industry
Healthcare

Incident Analysis

Primary Plus was targeted by Qilin ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 2,067 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on December 11, 2024, when Primary Plus appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Primary Plus is based in Luxembourg , operating in the Healthcare sector. Luxembourg ranks #66 globally for ransomware attacks, with 18 victims in our database.

Sector context: Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety β€” all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Qilin typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats β€” paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 2, 2026 20:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Primary Plus attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Primary Plus was listed as a victim of the Qilin ransomware group on December 11, 2024. The organisation is based in Luxembourg and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Primary Plus?

Primary Plus was attacked by Qilin ransomware. Qilin is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 2,067 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Primary Plus ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Primary Plus was disclosed on December 11, 2024. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Primary Plus ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Primary Plus has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Healthcare organisation, Primary Plus likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Qilin attacks?

To defend against Qilin and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.