Warning of Akira ransomware Linux encryptor targeting Nutanix VMs by CISA

Event Details

A joint advisory warned that Akira ransomware had started encrypting Nutanix AHV virtual machines, exploiting vulnerabilities such as CVE-2024-40766, expanding its methods beyond VMware ESXi/Hyper-V, and accelerating attacks worldwide. FBI called Akira ‘top five’ ransomware variant out of 130 targeting US businesses.

Date

13/11/2025

Ransomware Group

Event Category

Level of Cooperation

Country

🇺🇸 United States

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