Ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024
Chainalysis says a combination of law enforcement actions and better defenses led to less money going out to ransomware actors.
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Category Archives: Akira
Shôtarô Kaneda’s Motorcycle, For Real
For fans of the iconic anime Akira, there’s only one way to traverse the mean streets of post-apocalyptic neo-Tokyo, and that’s the futuristic mount of motorcycle gang leader Shôtarô Kaneda. …read more Continue reading Shôtarô Kaneda’s Motorcycle, For Real
HC3: Analyst Note: Akira Ransomware
February 7, 2024 TLP:CLEAR Report: 202402071200 Executive Summary Akira ransomware is a relatively new ransomware gang that has demonstrated aggressive and capable targeting of the U.S. health sector in its short lifespan. U.S. healthcare organizations… Continue reading HC3: Analyst Note: Akira Ransomware
Following claims by two ransomware groups, Yamaha confirms cyberattack
Yamaha Corporation, the world’s largest producer of musical equipment, has confirmed that has suffered a “cybersecurity incident” during which hackers gained unauthorised access to its systems, and stole data.
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Free Akira ransomware decryptor released for victims who wish to recover their data without paying extortionists
There’s good news for any business that has fallen victim to the Akira ransomware.
Security researchers have developed a free decryption tool for files that have been encrypted since the Akira ransomware first emerged in March 2023.
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New Akira Ransomware Targets Businesses via Exploited CISCO VPNs
By Deeba Ahmed
Akira ransomware operators specialize in targeting corporate endpoints for stealing sensitive data.
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