Detecting Akira Ransomware Attack Using AhnLab EDR
Akira is a relatively new ransomware threat actor that has been active since March 2023. Like other ransomware threat actors, they breach organizations and not only encrypt their files but also exfiltrate sensitive information to use in negotiations. As shown in the following 2024 statistics, the number of companies affected
Play Ransomware Attack Cases Detected by AhnLab EDR
Play ransomware, also known as Balloonfly or PlayCrypt, was first identified in June 2022 and has reportedly attacked over 300 organizations worldwide since then. A notable characteristic of the ransomware, which remains actively in use, is its addition of the “.PLAY” extension to files following encryption. Like other ransomware threat
Data Leak Detected by AhnLab EDR (vs. Ransomware Threat Actors)
Ransomware threat actors have been extorting money after taking control over organizations’ internal networks, distributing ransomware, encrypting systems, and holding system restoration for ransom. Recently, however, threat actors not only encrypts the systems but also leaks internal data and threatens to expose them publicly if the ransom is not paid.
