A new ransomware variant called “Akira” has emerged, targeting multiple organizations and employing a double-extortion technique by exfiltrating and encrypting sensitive data, with the threat of selling or leaking it on the dark web unless the ransom is paid for decryption. Ransomware, a significant cybersecurity threat, poses severe consequences such as financial and data loss and reputational damage, making it highly profitable for cybercriminals and a significant challenge for organizations.

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