Threat actors wielding the Akira ransomware demonstrated unprecedented efficiency in a recent cyber attack that sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community.
Their lightning-fast data exfiltration took just over two hours, representing a dramatic shift in the average time it takes a cybercriminal to go from first access to information exfiltration and leaving organizations scrambling to respond. Let’s delve into the details of this alarming incident.
Attack Overview
The victim in this case was a Latin American airline. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in their infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of robust security measures for critical industries. They gained entry through an unpatched Veeam backup server, leveraging the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. Veeam servers are attractive targets due to their tendency to store sensitive data and credentials.
The BlackBerry Threat Research and Intelligence Team has revealed a summary of a June Akira ransomware assault against a Latin American airline. According to BlackBerry’s anatomy of the attack, the threat actor acquired first access via an unpatched Veeam backup server and promptly began stealing data before installing the
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