[BetaT]

Akira ransomware encrypts targeted systems using a hybrid encryption algorithm that combines Chacha20 and RS, Trend Micro said in an analysis of the ransomware published in October 2023.

Additionally, the Akira ransomware binary, has a feature that allows it to inhibit system recovery by deleting shadow copies from the affected system.

The double-extortion group has been observed using a C++ variant of the locker in the early stages, before shifting to a Rust-based code as of August 2023.

Initial access to target networks is facilitated by means of exploiting known flaws in Cisco appliances (e.g., CVE-2020-3259 and CVE-2023-20269).

[ZFanatic88]

I always wondered what they would do with that money, I guess it would be to treat themselves to some luxuries or rent servers, I don't know, we are seeing a new generation of ransomware, every day they become more robust, interesting

[ninjago]

i have a feeling we'll see more crypters coded in rust before long