Akira ransomware

Conti Ransomware Leader Sentenced for Pediatric Extortion and Global Terror

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Conti Ransomware Leader Sentenced for Pediatric Extortion and Global Terror

Do Son May 5, 2026 0

Ransomware "closer" Deniss Zolotarjovs is sentenced to 102 months for extorting 50+ firms. See how the Conti-linked "Destroyer" was caught and prosecuted.

Massive SonicWall Reconnaissance Campaign Signals Imminent Ransomware Strikes

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Massive SonicWall Reconnaissance Campaign Signals Imminent Ransomware Strikes

Do Son February 28, 2026 0

GreyNoise detects a coordinated surge in SonicWall reconnaissance. With over 84,000 scans, attackers are mapping VPNs for Akira and Fog ransomware strikes.

One Click, 42 Days: Akira Ransomware Used CAPTCHA Decoy to Destroy Cloud Backups and Cripple Storage Firm

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One Click, 42 Days: Akira Ransomware Used CAPTCHA Decoy to Destroy Cloud Backups and Cripple Storage Firm

Do Son November 20, 2025 0

A 42-day Akira ransomware attack started with one ClickFix CAPTCHA that deployed SectopRAT. The attackers went undetected despite EDRs, stealing 1 TB and deleting cloud storage backups.

CISA/Europol Warn: Akira Ransomware Profits Hit $244M, Group Expands to Encrypt Nutanix AHV VMs

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CISA/Europol Warn: Akira Ransomware Profits Hit $244M, Group Expands to Encrypt Nutanix AHV VMs

Do Son November 18, 2025 0

CISA/Europol updated their advisory on Akira Ransomware, confirming $244M in profits. The group now encrypts Nutanix AHV VMs and performs data exfiltration in just two hours via VPN flaws.

Open-Source AdaptixC2 Hacking Framework Adopted by Russian Cybercriminals and Akira Ransomware

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Open-Source AdaptixC2 Hacking Framework Adopted by Russian Cybercriminals and Akira Ransomware

Do Son November 3, 2025 0

Silent Push found AdaptixC2, an open-source pen-testing framework, is now used by Russian cybercriminals and Akira RaaS. The developer's Russian-language activity suggests strong ties to the threat ecosystem.

Akira Ransomware Revives SonicWall Flaw CVE-2024-40766, Uses ‘UnPAC the Hash’ to Breach Networks

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Akira Ransomware Revives SonicWall Flaw CVE-2024-40766, Uses ‘UnPAC the Hash’ to Breach Networks

Do Son October 13, 2025 0

Akira ransomware is actively exploiting the unpatched/misconfigured SonicWall flaw (CVE-2024-40766) and using the rare "UnPAC the Hash" Kerberos technique for lateral movement.

Akira Ransomware Exploits SonicWall VPN Accounts With Lightning-Fast Intrusions

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Akira Ransomware Exploits SonicWall VPN Accounts With Lightning-Fast Intrusions

Do Son September 29, 2025 0

Akira ransomware is exploiting stolen SonicWall VPN credentials, even with MFA enabled, to gain access and deploy its payload within as little as 55 minutes.

Impossible Recovery? Beating Akira Ransomware with GPUs

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Impossible Recovery? Beating Akira Ransomware with GPUs

Do Son March 17, 2025 0

Explore recovery strategies to decrypt Akira ransomware. Discover how vulnerabilities can aid in data recovery efforts.

Threat Actors Exploit SimpleHelp Vulnerabilities to Deploy Sliver Backdoor

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• Vulnerability

Threat Actors Exploit SimpleHelp Vulnerabilities to Deploy Sliver Backdoor

Do Son February 9, 2025 0

Field Effect reveals a cyberattack that used newly discovered SimpleHelp RMM software vulnerabilities to deploy the Sliver backdoor and establish persistence mechanisms.

Akira Ransomware Adapts to Target Linux and VMware ESXi Servers

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Akira Ransomware Adapts to Target Linux and VMware ESXi Servers

Do Son January 27, 2025 0

Discover the rise of Akira, a highly active Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group targeting organizations worldwide.

Thousands of SonicWall Devices Remain Vulnerable to CVE-2024-40766

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• Vulnerability

Thousands of SonicWall Devices Remain Vulnerable to CVE-2024-40766

Do Son January 6, 2025 0

Uncover the details of CVE-2024-40766 vulnerability in SonicWall NSA devices and the alarming number of organizations still exposed to it.

Fog & Akira Ransomware Exploit Critical Veeam RCE Flaw CVE-2024-40711 After PoC Release

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• Vulnerability

Fog & Akira Ransomware Exploit Critical Veeam RCE Flaw CVE-2024-40711 After PoC Release

Do Son October 10, 2024 0

Protect your enterprise from ransomware attacks exploiting Veeam Backup & Replication vulnerability. Patch and fortify your systems now!

Akira Ransomware Exploits SonicWall SSLVPN Flaw (CVE-2024-40766)

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• Vulnerability

Akira Ransomware Exploits SonicWall SSLVPN Flaw (CVE-2024-40766)

Do Son September 8, 2024 0

Learn about the active exploitation of a critical vulnerability in SonicWall devices by the notorious Akira ransomware affiliates.

Akira Ransomware Now Uses APT-Style Tactics to Breach Corporate Networks

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• Malware

Akira Ransomware Now Uses APT-Style Tactics to Breach Corporate Networks

Do Son May 19, 2024 0

A recent analysis by S-RM, a global cybersecurity consultancy, has shed light on the escalating sophistication of...

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Akira Goes Stealthy: Ransomware Group Prioritizes Data Theft for Extortion

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Akira Goes Stealthy: Ransomware Group Prioritizes Data Theft for Extortion

Do Son December 21, 2023 0

Akira ransomware group exemplifies the evolving nature of cyber threats. Their ability to adapt tactics, from encryption-based ransomware

FakeSG Campaign, Akira Ransomware, AMOS Stealer: Kaspersky Uncovers Malware Variety

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FakeSG Campaign, Akira Ransomware, AMOS Stealer: Kaspersky Uncovers Malware Variety

Do Son December 13, 2023 0

The ingenuity of malware distribution is exemplified by the FakeSG campaign, a sinister operation that employs a NetSupport RAT

Akira Ransomware: The New Threat Targeting Windows & Linux

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Akira Ransomware: The New Threat Targeting Windows & Linux

Do Son October 13, 2023 0

The Akira ransomware underscores the evolving threat landscape, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures.