FBI Warns Akira Ransomware Stole $244M from Businesses

Akira ransomware starts hitting Nutanix AHV

: Advisory updated as leading cybercrime crew opens up its target pool

Akira ransomware is now targeting Nutanix VMs - and scoring big rewards

Akira ransomware hackers are expanding their reach - and increasing their profits.

FBI calls Akira ‘top five’ ransomware variant out of 130 targeting US businesses

Federal cyber authorities shared new details Thursday about the Akira ransomware group’s techniques, the tools it uses and vulnerabilities it exploits for initial access alongside the release of a joint cybersecurity advisory. Members of the financially motivated group, which initially appeared in March 2023, are associated with other threat groups, including Storm-1567, Howling Scorpius, Punk Spider, Gold Sahara, and may have connections with t…

Akira actively engaged in ransomware attacks against critical sectors

The group has stepped up threat activity by abusing edge devices and other tools, reaping hundreds of millions in illicit gains.

CISA warns of Akira ransomware Linux encryptor targeting Nutanix VMs

US government agencies are warning that the Akira ransomware operation has been spotted encrypting Nutanix AHV virtual machines in attacks.

10 Proven Ways To Protect Yourself Online

(TechGenez) – With 5.4 billion internet users and cybercrime projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures), online safety is no longer optional. It’s survival. Here are 10 proven ways to protect yourself online. Whether you’re banking in Europe, trading crypto in Asia, or streaming in America, the threats are identical: phishing, ransomware, [...]