<ul><li>The BianLian ransomware group has shifted its tactics and now focuses solely on data exfiltration instead of encrypting victim devices, according to an updated advisory by CISA.</li><li>The group steals sensitive data and threatens to leak it if payment is not made.</li><li>This change aligns with the trend of ransomware groups moving away from encryption due to the complexity and cost involved.</li><li>BianLian is a Russian actor with Russian affiliates, intentionally using foreign-language names to complicate attribution efforts.</li></ul>

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