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.

M&S boss urges shoppers to visit stores in person as it battles cyber-attack – The Guardian
Marks & Spencer’s CEO, Stuart Machin, apologized for recent service disruptions caused by a cyber attack, assuring customers that the company is working tirelessly to