Developments in the ransomware underworld: ALPHV, Akira, Cactus, and Royal. Some organizations remain vulnerable to problems with unpatched Go-Anywhere instances.
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The Rise of Ransomware
The Alfv gang, also known as Black Cat, is currently one of the most active ransomware operations. Akira claims to have conducted attacks against at least 16 companies but doesn't seem to be targeting a particular sector. Researchers recommend updating all VPN services and implementing password managers to minimize threat exposure.
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