within the network.” Microsoft’s researchers have seen ransomware deployments from several well-known gangs, including Akira and Black Basta. The hackers have been able to run a pair of commands to create a group called “ESX Admins” on a target domain...

Corvus said. “Indeed, our data shows recent upticks in activity from other ransomware groups, such as Black Basta, Akira, Hunters International and BianLian. This trend supports the notion that affiliates are likely shifting their operations to...

attributed the highest numbers to LockBit, BlackCat, and Clop, in that order. One of the notable new groups to emerge is Akira, which became active at the end of March 2023 and has hit at least 60 victims since then. As we look ahead to 2024, we...

and sharing NTT’s global experience and deep expertise in leadership and security,” said NTT president and chief executive Akira Shimada. In return, the NTT will receive information from other JCDC members, strengthening its own offerings as...

its capabilities. New reports suggest that many of LockBit’s big affiliates are looking for other ransomware gangs, with the Akira threat group being a key receiver of these cyber criminal refugees.

Nissan Oceania breach saw various government ID documents compromised, including passports and Medicare card details. The Akira ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the hack. Alongside Nissan Oceania’s outsourced call centre operations, the...

the threat actor behind the breach, further investigation by Cyber Daily through threat feeds has linked the incident to the Akira ransomware gang. Upon further investigation, the ransomware group claimed on its dark web leak site that it had stolen...

we’ve seen in the April/May time frame of this year new groups surfacing that are very active as we speak, for example, Akira and, recently, Rhysida. CSC: Ah, understood! The report also points out that Clop’s MOVEit-related activities are ongoing –...

The Akira ransomware gang has only been in operation since March of 2023, but it has already racked up an impressive list of more than 60 victims. The group focuses largely on small- to medium-sized businesses, demanding ransoms of between US$200,000...

Akira is targeting Australian companies using SonicWall firewall devices, but the ACSC’s recent warning is just the tip of the iceberg. Security analysts and SonicWall itself have been warning of malicious activity targeting its firewall devices since...

Akira’s ransomware-as-a-service operation has been highly active in seeking out Australian targets – here’s what network defenders need to know about the hackers’ recent activity. Threat analysts at cyber security firm Barracuda have observed a change...

like businesses. They collaborate, specialise and focus on return on investment. We have seen ransomware groups, like Akira and Conti affiliates, target Australian hospitality brands by exploiting third-party vendors and stolen credentials,” Craig...

Passports and driver’s licences part of a 148-gigabyte data breach impacting luxury Sydney hotel. The Akira ransomware gang has listed the Chinese-owned The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts as a victim on its darknet leak site and is claiming to have...

200 company Quanta Services as of this year, which is a “leading contractor in electric power and pipeline services”. The Akira ransomware gang listed Intellect Systems on its dark web leak site earlier this week, claiming to have exfiltrated corporate...

The Akira ransomware gang has said it hacked the Australian arm of the consumer tech firm, but Panasonic says no data has been stolen. The Akira ransomware gang listed camera and consumer tech giant Panasonic Australia on its darknet leak site...

Ransomware gang Akira claims breach of Queensland-based transport company, saying it has employee IDs and financial data. The Akira ransomware gang has claimed Queensland-headquartered transport company Followmont Transport as a victim on its darknet...

victims since. It has been far and away the most active ransomware group over the last three months, with its nearest rival, Akira, listing 193 victims so far in 2026, compared to Qilin’s 368. Like other RaaS operations, Qilin offers its ransomware to...

Hackers claim to have stolen almost 20 gigabytes of data from a Brisbane-based steel industry firm. The Akira ransomware operation has listed Australian firm Watkins Steel on its darknet leak site, claiming to have stolen 17 gigabytes of data in a...

customer details, weeks after TOGA Far East (TFE) Hotels group confirmed it was the victim of a damaging cyber attack. The Akira ransomware gang has listed Australian real estate and property developer TOGA on its darknet leak site and is claiming to...

Hackers allege they have client documents and court details belonging to Brett Slater Solicitors. The Akira ransomware gang has claimed it has successfully hacked a Sydney law firm that specialises in immigration matters and is threatening to publish a...