Singapore Authorities Issue Warning on Akira Ransomware Thre...

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), the Singapore Police Force (SPF), and the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) have issued a warning to organisations about the Akira ransomware variant, which has been targeting businesses across various sectors. The authorities urge organisations to adopt robust cybersecurity measures to protect against these attacks. Akira ransomware, first detected in March 2023, operates under a "ransomware-as-a-service" (RaaS) model, affecting both Windows and Linux systems. The Akira threat group targets a wide range of sectors, including education, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, demanding ransoms based on the victim's business profile. Akira affiliates gain initial access by exploiting vulnerabilities, brute-forcing services like Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), social engineering, and using compromised credentials. Once inside, they...