{"id":152335,"date":"2023-07-26T12:23:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T06:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=152335"},"modified":"2023-07-26T12:23:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T06:53:03","slug":"cert-in-cautions-against-ransomware-akira-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/cert-in-cautions-against-ransomware-akira-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"CERT-\u00adIn cautions against ransomware \u2018Akira\u2019 attack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CERT-\u00adIn cautions against ransomware \u2018Akira\u2019 attack:<\/strong> A new Internet ransomware virus called <strong>\u2018Akira\u2019 <\/strong>has surfaced in cyberspace, designed to steal crucial personal information and encrypt data, thereby coercing individuals into paying ransom money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-and-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Akira Ransomware: Operating Mechanism and Double Extortion Tactics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This ransomware targets both Windows and Linux-based systems. Initially, the organisation acquires unauthorised access to victims&#8217; environments, mainly via VPN providers that do not support multi-factor authentication. Once inside, they proceed to steal sensitive information from the victims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After extracting the data, the ransomware executes a <strong>two-pronged attack<\/strong>. Firstly, it encrypts the victim\u2019s files, effectively blocking their access to their own data and system. To coerce the victim into paying the ransom, the attackers engage in double extortion tactics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the victim refuses to comply with the ransom demands, the attackers resort to <strong>public shaming<\/strong>. They publish the stolen data on their dark web blog, exposing the victim\u2019s private information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevention measures against \u2018Akira\u2019 Ransomware<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep current offline backups of critical data to avoid data loss in the case of an infection. Consistently <strong>update operating systems and applications<\/strong> to fortify defenses against vulnerabilities and potential cyber threats. Consider employing \u201cvirtual patching\u201d to safeguard legacy systems and networks, deterring cyber criminals from exploiting outdated software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implement <strong>robust password<\/strong> policies and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) to bolster the security of user accounts. Avoid installing updates or patches from <strong>unofficial sources<\/strong> to minimize the risk of introducing malware or other security breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Computer Emergency Response Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, or ICERT, is an institution of the Government of India&#8217;s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Its primary responsibility is to address and <strong>tackle cyber security threats<\/strong> such as hacking and phishing. By enhancing the security measures within the Indian Internet domain, ICERT plays a crucial role in <strong>safeguarding<\/strong> against potential attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key takeaways for competitive examinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Director General of The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team(CERT-In): Sanjay Bahl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CERT-\u00adIn cautions against ransomware \u2018Akira\u2019 attack: A new Internet ransomware virus called \u2018Akira\u2019 has surfaced in cyberspace, designed to steal crucial personal information and encrypt data, thereby coercing individuals into paying ransom money. 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