CISA flags imminent threat as Akira ransomware starts hitting Nutanix AHV

Akira affiliates are gaining initial access to targets' networks via bugs in VPN products, but the advisory explicitly cites ...
Infosecurity Magazine

Akira Ransomware Haul Surpasses $244M in Illicit Proceeds

Akira ransomware has extorted $244M since September 2025, with some attacks exfiltrating data in just two hours, a joint cybersecurity advisory warns ...

Akira ransomware is now targeting Nutanix VMs - and scoring big rewards

The Akira ransomware operation is now also targeting Nutanix AHV VM disk files, and seeing considerable success, an updated ...
Cybernews

Akira updates its arsenal, extorts $250 million in ransomware proceeds

The Akira ransomware group has updated its arsenal, introduced the new Akira_v2 variant, and has extorted nearly $244.17 million by late Sept.
SecurityWeek

Akira Ransomware Group Made $244 Million in Ransom Proceeds

The Akira ransomware group has made over $244 million in proceeds from its malicious activities, according to government ...