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Ransomware Threats Surge with Akira Variant Attacks

First seen 24 Jan 2026, 07:45 UTC • Jdsupra

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The Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team released its Ransomware 2026 report, indicating a rise in ransomware attacks, particularly from the Akira variant. A Cybersecurity Advisory issued on November 13, 2025, warned that Akira's new activity poses an imminent threat to critical infrastructure.

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Critical SonicWall SMA1000 Vulnerabilities Under Active Exploitation Akira Ransomware Group Targets Critical Infrastructure, Extracts $42 Million Persistent Firestarter Malware Targets Cisco Firepower Devices in US Agencies Exploitation of Remote Services in Cyber Attacks CVE-2024-40766 Exploited by Ransomware Groups Targeting SonicWall Firewalls Ransomware Group Targets SonicWall Gen 7 Firewalls via CVE-2024-40766

Ransomware Threats Surge with Akira Variant Attacks

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