Akira ransomware updated mitigation advisory
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CISA, the FBI, and partners updated Akira ransomware mitigation guidance, adding new IOCs and TTPs that help defenders spot activity and secure networks. The advisory urges organizations to act immediately by using multifactor authentication, maintaining regular backups, and remediating known exploited vulnerabilities. The update is aimed at protecting small and medium-sized businesses and larger organizations across multiple sectors.
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13.11.2025 14:00 2 articles · 6mo ago
CISA and partners release updated Akira ransomware guidance
Technical Analysis UpdateCISA, FBI, DC3, HHS, and international partners released updated guidance on November 13, 2025 about Akira ransomware, adding new IOCs and TTPs to help organizations identify Akira activity and harden their networks. The guidance urges organizations to back up crucial data, enforce multifactor authentication, prioritize remediation of known exploited vulnerabilities, and use the supplied indicators to safeguard affected systems.
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- CISA, FBI and Partners Unveil Critical Guidance to Protect Against Akira Ransomware Threat — www.cisa.gov — 13.11.2025 14:00
- CISA, FBI and Partners Unveil Critical Guidance to Protect Against Akira Ransomware Threat — www.cisa.gov — 13.11.2025 14:00