Avast Released Free Decryptor For Akira Ransomware

Avast, a cybersecurity company, has introduced a complimentary decryption tool to combat the Akira ransomware, offering victims a chance to retrieve their data without succumbing to the demands of the criminals.In March 2023, the Akira ransomware emerged, swiftly victimizing numerous organizations across diverse sectors on a global scale, gaining notoriety for its rapid proliferation.Subsequently, starting in June 2023, the operators behind Akira expanded their tactics by deploying a Linux version of their encryptor to target VMware ESXi virtual machines, thereby amplifying the vulnerability to their encryption-based assaults.Read more...