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Updated: 2024-11-10 13:01:38 Pacfic

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Akira Ransomware Continuously Evolving and Targeting Vulnerable Systems - 19d
Read more: securityonline.info

Akira ransomware, a prominent threat actor, is continuously evolving its tactics and targeting vulnerable systems, particularly network appliances. Their latest ransomware encryptor targets both Windows and Linux hosts. Akira affiliates have been exploiting vulnerabilities in SonicWall SonicOS, Cisco ASA/FTD, and FortiClientEMS for initial access, followed by credential harvesting, privilege escalation, and lateral movement. The group’s recent shift back to encryption methods, coupled with data theft extortion, emphasizes their focus on stability and efficiency in affiliate operations.


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