The Akira ransomware group has intensified operations, introducing a Linux variant targeting VMware ESXi servers. Initially focused on Windows, Akira’s shift to Linux reflects a trend of attacking virtualized environments. The ransomware employs sophisticated techniques, including hybrid encryption and exploiting vulnerabilities, posing a significant threat to various sectors worldwide. Over 350 victims have been reported, with extorted amounts reaching $42 million.
New VOIP-Based Botnet Attacking Routers Configured With Default Password
A sophisticated global botnet campaign targeting VOIP-enabled routers and devices configured with default credentials. The discovery began when analysts noticed an unusual cluster of malicious
