Akira: Highly Sophisticated Threat

Apart from encryption, the attackers steal sensitive data to pressure victims into paying the ransom.

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Akira focuses on big enterprises and governmental institutions, seeking larger payouts.

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Loss of valuable data, damage to reputation, compromised integrity, and massive financial losses.

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Some stolen data ends up on the dark web, where cybercriminals auction it to the highest bidder.

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