Tag: Akira ransomware

  • Akira Ransomware Hits Linux Nutanix VMs

    Akira Ransomware Hits Linux Nutanix VMs

    The Akira ransomware group expanded its tactics with a new Linux encryptor designed to strike Nutanix AHV virtual machines. This shift raises the threat level for enterprises that rely on Nutanix for virtualised workloads. Security agencies now warn that the group can compromise a broader set of environments through known vulnerabilities, misconfigured remote access, and…

  • Surge of Akira Ransomware Hits SonicWall Firewall Devices

    Surge of Akira Ransomware Hits SonicWall Firewall Devices

    Organizations are under threat as Akira ransomware operators intensify attacks on SonicWall firewall SSL VPN services. The attacks began in mid‑July 2025 and accelerated rapidly. Evidence suggests a likely zero‑day vulnerability, though credential-based access remains a possible entry method. Timeline and Scope Attacks spiked around July 15, with multiple companies targeted within hours. Researchers noted…