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.

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Refresh Your Akira Defenses Now, CISA Says, as OWASP Revamps Its App Sec Top 10 Risks

Learn why you should revise your Akira ransomware protection plans. Plus, find out what’s new in OWASP’s revamped Top 10 Web Application Risks list. Also, find out about agentic AI’s cognitive degradation risk. And get the latest on AI security trends and CISO compensation.Key takeawaysCISA and other agencies are urging organizations, especially in critical infrastructure, to immediately update defenses against the evolving Akira ransomware, whi…