FBI identifies Akira ransomware group behind 250+ business breaches, causing $42M in damages.
The FBI has identified Akira ransomware group, active since early 2023, as responsible for over 250 business breaches worldwide, causing an estimated $42 million in damages. The group has targeted Windows and Linux systems, gaining access through pre-installed VPNs, disabling security software, and demanding Bitcoin payment for system access restoration. Recommended countermeasures include implementing a recovery plan, multifactor authentication, and system-wide encryption.
April 19, 2024
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