Ransomware attacks hit Stanford University and Nassau Bay in Texas

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In May, the Akira gang ransomware attack hit the Texas community, and only on Wednesday did the affected 8,000 citizens receive a note about it. A few days earlier, Stanford University was listed as the target of a ransomware attack that threatened to leak 430 GB of internal data to the public.

Robert Gelo, Published 11/24/2023 🇨🇳 🇪🇸 ...

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The notorious ransomware group Akira has launched two separate attacks, targeting Stanford University and the Texan community of Nassau Bay. The group has a history of extorting organizations, demanding ransom payments ranging from US$200,000 to US$4 million. Their modus operandi involves exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening to publish it online if their demands are not met.

In the case of Nassau Bay, the attack occurred on May 23, 2023, affecting over 8,000 residents. The group exfiltrated financial data, including account numbers, credit card details, and security codes. Despite the breach, Nassau Bay City Manager Nathan Burd assured residents that there was no evidence of financial fraud or identity theft.

Earlier this month, Akira targeted Stanford University, threatening to leak 430 GB of stolen internal data. The university confirmed the cybersecurity incident but has not released further details.

Avast has released a decryptor to combat the prolific Akira ransomware.

Avast Premium Security 2020, available on Amazon, blocks malware and malicious websites in real-time.

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Cybernews, and Avast

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Robert Gelo - Tech Writer - 71 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2023

I am an experienced technical journalist and editor with a background in public relations, advertising, marketing automation, social media, and artificial intelligence. In early 2021, I joined a registered Salesforce consultancy as its CMO. Before this, I had worked as a technology journalist and editor for business and tech media for a long time. Later, I transitioned to a role as a manager and PR and marketing consultant. Since 2008, I have been employed in marketing, public relations, advertising, and social media, serving a diverse range of clients such as Epson, Cisco, Oracle, SAP, Discovery, and SDL. I enjoy riding my bike outside of work, especially on gravel and MTB trails. In my free time, I occasionally play the electric guitar and am fascinated with vintage guitars and tube amplifiers.

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