AkiraBot is a sophisticated spam framework that targets website contact forms and chat widgets, promoting dubious SEO services. Since September 2024, it has targeted over
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The Akira ransomware group has been operational since March 2023, employing a “double extortion” strategy that involves data exfiltration before encryption and threats of public
This article provides a practical guide on recovering data from the Akira ransomware variant without paying the ransom, detailing the technical approach, source code, and
Akira ransomware has emerged as a significant threat, particularly targeting Linux systems. The ransom note indicates extensive data encryption and the removal of backups. The
Executive Summary Introduction Earlier this year, Talos published an update on the ongoing evolution of Akira ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) that has become one of the more prominent players in the current ransomware landscape. According to this update, for a while in early 2024, Akira affiliates experimented with promoting a new cross-platform variant of the ransomware called […]
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Howling Scorpius, active since 2023, uses Akira ransomware to target businesses globally, employing a double-extortion strategy and upgrading tools regularly.
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Summary: The Socket Research team has uncovered a malicious package named “akiraa-wb” that facilitates unauthorized file uploads to various external services. The obfuscated code within
Short Summary: Akira is a ransomware that has been active since March 2023, targeting various industries primarily in North America, the UK, and Australia. It
Short Summary: Huntress analysts have identified various indicators and tactics used in Akira ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of early detection and monitoring. The analysis
Short Summary The recently patched SonicWall vulnerability, CVE-2024-40766, affects the SSLVPN feature and management access of SonicWall firewalls. Active exploitation by the Akira ransomware group
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AttackIQ has released a new attack graph in response to the recently published CISA Advisory (AA24-109A) which disseminates known Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) associated to Akira ransomware, identified through FBI investigations and trusted third party reporting as recently as February 2024.
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Since its discovery in early 2023, Akira ransomware has evolved from a seemingly ordinary addition to the ransomware landscape to a significant threat affecting a