Analysis
Akira (or Akira Ransomware) is fast becoming one of the fastest growing ransomware families, utilizing a double extortion tactic, a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) distribution model and unique payment options.
Report
Password-related cyberattacks through malware infections are at the top of the list of the most popular attacks. Nearly 31 percent of all security breaches analyzed by the Verizon DBIR team since 2013 have been related to stolen credentials.
New malware discovered
A new threat has emerged on the cybercrime scene that is specifically targeting ATMs in Europe and could therefore endanger the entire banking industry. The malware, known as “EU ATM Malware”, was recently offered for sale on a hacker forum.
10 international arrest warrants, 4 arrests
Investigators are talking about the biggest strike against cyber criminals: more than 100 servers have been confiscated and 1300 domains put out of operation in an operation in several countries worldwide.
Akamai study
Akamai Technologies, provider of web, cloud and security solutions, has presented its new “State of the Internet” report. This shows that the number of DDoS attacks is increasing most rapidly in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa).
Continuous further development
Aqua Security’s Team Nautilus presents a study detailing the infrastructure, tactics, techniques and modus operandi of the dangerous Kinsing malware. Kinsing first appeared in 2019 and targets cloud-native infrastructures, such as misconfigured APIs.
Akamai study
Akamai Technologies, provider of web, cloud and security solutions, has presented its new “State of the Internet” report. This shows that the number of DDoS attacks is increasing most rapidly in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa).
10 international arrest warrants, 4 arrests
Investigators are talking about the biggest strike against cyber criminals: more than 100 servers have been confiscated and 1300 domains put out of operation in an operation in several countries worldwide.
New malware discovered
A new threat has emerged on the cybercrime scene that is specifically targeting ATMs in Europe and could therefore endanger the entire banking industry. The malware, known as “EU ATM Malware”, was recently offered for sale on a hacker forum.
Report
Password-related cyberattacks through malware infections are at the top of the list of the most popular attacks. Nearly 31 percent of all security breaches analyzed by the Verizon DBIR team since 2013 have been related to stolen credentials.
Analysis
Akira (or Akira Ransomware) is fast becoming one of the fastest growing ransomware families, utilizing a double extortion tactic, a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) distribution model and unique payment options.
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7. August 2025