Concept image showing Akira ransomware attacks spreading across global networks through VPN and firewall weaknesses.

How Akira Ransomware Turned VPN Weaknesses Into a $244M

Akira ransomware has evolved into one of the most disruptive ransomware-as-a-service operations, hitting more than 250 organizations and extorting over $244 million. This article walks through how Akira gains initial access, exploits VPN and firewall weaknesses, moves laterally, and applies double extortion — then outlines practical defenses security teams can deploy now.

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Ransomware Reality: 47 Victims, $115M Lost to Scattered Spider

Who Is Scattered Spider? Scattered Spider is a cybercrime group known for executing high-impact ransomware attacks across the United States. They gained notoriety for their clever use of social engineering, SIM-swapping, and remote access tools to infiltrate major organizations. Operating with international ties, the group targeted companies with sophisticated techniques and insider manipulation to extort…

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