Ransomware gang Akira leaks unprecedented number of victims' data in one day - #Akira
The Akira ransomware group has become a prominent and evolving threat in the cybersecurity landscape, targeting various industries across North America, the UK, and Australia. Akira employs double extortion tactics, encrypting data and threatening to leak it unless a ransom is paid. The group has shown adaptability, using both C++ and Rust-based encryptors, and exploiting critical vulnerabilities in software from vendors like SonicWall and Veeam. Cisco Talos and other cybersecurity agencies have observed the ransomware's shift in strategies, including a temporary focus on pure data theft. Recent reports indicate Akira's aggressive expansion and increased ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of timely patching and robust cybersecurity measures to mitigate these threats.