Akira ransomware

Researcher releases free GPU-Based decryptor for Linux Akira ransomwareResearcher releases free GPU-Based decryptor for Linux Akira ransomware

Researcher releases free GPU-Based decryptor for Linux Akira ransomware

A researcher released a free decryptor for Linux Akira ransomware, using GPU power to recover keys through brute force. Security…

3 months ago
Fog and Akira ransomware attacks exploit SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766Fog and Akira ransomware attacks exploit SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766

Fog and Akira ransomware attacks exploit SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766

Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766 to breach enterprise networks. Fog and Akira ransomware operators…

7 months ago
Akira ransomware received $42M in ransom payments from over 250 victimsAkira ransomware received $42M in ransom payments from over 250 victims

Akira ransomware received $42M in ransom payments from over 250 victims

Government agencies revealed that Akira ransomware has breached over 250 entities worldwide and received over $42 million in ransom payments.…

1 year ago
Stanford University announced that 27,000 individuals were impacted in the 2023 ransomware attackStanford University announced that 27,000 individuals were impacted in the 2023 ransomware attack

Stanford University announced that 27,000 individuals were impacted in the 2023 ransomware attack

Threat actors behind the ransomware attacks that hit Stanford University in 2023 gained access to 27,000 people. Stanford University confirmed…

1 year ago
CISA: Cisco ASA/FTD bug CVE-2020-3259 exploited in ransomware attacksCISA: Cisco ASA/FTD bug CVE-2020-3259 exploited in ransomware attacks

CISA: Cisco ASA/FTD bug CVE-2020-3259 exploited in ransomware attacks

CISA warns that the Akira Ransomware gang is exploiting the Cisco ASA/FTD vulnerability CVE-2020-3259 (CVSS score: 7.5) in attacks in the…

1 year ago
Akira ransomware attack on Tietoevry disrupted the services of many Swedish organizationsAkira ransomware attack on Tietoevry disrupted the services of many Swedish organizations

Akira ransomware attack on Tietoevry disrupted the services of many Swedish organizations

A ransomware attack against the Finnish IT services provider Tietoevry disrupted the services of some Swedish government agencies and shops.…

1 year ago
Akira ransomware targets Finnish organizationsAkira ransomware targets Finnish organizations

Akira ransomware targets Finnish organizations

The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) warns of increased Akira ransomware attacks targeting NAS and tape backup devices of organizations in…

1 year ago
Akira ransomware gang claims the theft of sensitive data from Nissan AustraliaAkira ransomware gang claims the theft of sensitive data from Nissan Australia

Akira ransomware gang claims the theft of sensitive data from Nissan Australia

The Akira ransomware group announced it had breached the network of Nissan Australia, the Australian branch of the car maker…

1 year ago
Microsoft Defender thwarted Akira ransomware attack on an industrial engineering firmMicrosoft Defender thwarted Akira ransomware attack on an industrial engineering firm

Microsoft Defender thwarted Akira ransomware attack on an industrial engineering firm

Microsoft thwarted a large-scale hacking campaign carried out by Akira ransomware operators targeting an unknown industrial organization. Microsoft announced that its…

2 years ago
Zero-day in Cisco ASA and FTD is actively exploited in ransomware attacksZero-day in Cisco ASA and FTD is actively exploited in ransomware attacks

Zero-day in Cisco ASA and FTD is actively exploited in ransomware attacks

A zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-20269) in Cisco ASA and FTD is actively exploited in ransomware attacks, the company warns. Cisco warns…

2 years ago