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Decrypter released for Akira ransomware

Akira ransomware first appeared in 2017. It targeted video folders and encrypted the files without leaving any ransom notes. The encrypted files had the extension “.akira”. Researchers have been working on decrypting the files affected by Akira ransomware, and they have finally made a breakthrough. Researchers at Avast have found …

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Hackers disrupt Russian satellite communications provider

A group of hackers claiming affiliation with the Wagner Group has taken down Dozor-Teleport, a Russian satellite communications provider used by energy companies and the country’s defense and security services. The attack, which began on Wednesday at 10 p.m. EST, has resulted in the disconnection of Dozor-Teleport from the internet …

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Daily Cybersecurity Roundup, June-29, 2023

01 Cyware today announced a $30 million Series C financing round led by Ten Eleven Ventures, a leading multi-stage investment firm specializing in cybersecurity. Also participating are previous investors including Advent International, Zscaler, Emerald Development Managers, Prelude (the venture practice at Mercato Partners), and Great Road Holdings. 02 Cybercrime group SiegedSec claimed to have …

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Akira ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

The Akira ransomware operation uses a Linux encryptor to encrypt VMware ESXi virtual machines in double-extortion attacks against companies worldwide. Akira first emerged in March 2023, targeting Windows systems in various industries, including education, finance, real estate, manufacturing, and consulting. Like other enterprise-targeting ransomware gangs, the threat actors steal data from …

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MITRE releases new list of top 25 most dangerous software bugs

MITRE, a non-profit organization that provides research and development in the areas of cybersecurity and information assurance, has released its list of the top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses. The list is based on data from the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, which is a repository of known security …

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Saudi Arabia’s Cyber Capabilities Ranked Second Globally

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been ranked second in the Global Cybersecurity Index in the World Competitiveness Yearbook for 2023. The index is compiled by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and assesses the cybersecurity capabilities of 63 economies around the world. Saudi Arabia’s strong performance in the …

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