Akira represents one of the most recent ransomware threats capable of bypassing traditional organizational defense mechanisms. A recent case analyzed by the S-RM team highlighted how this group leveraged an unprotected webcam to deploy its payload, evading the defenses of an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) system. The Initial Modus Operandi The attack began with the compromise of the victim’s network through an internet-exposed remote access solution. Once inside, Akira deployed AnyDesk.exe, a remote management tool, to maintain control over the environment and proceed with data exfiltration. During the later stages of the attack, the attackers used the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

The Qilin Ransomware group claims to have compromised the systems of Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stealing private correspondence, personal information, and official decrees. According to the attackers, some of this data has already been sold to third parties. At the moment, it is not possible to confirm the veracity of these statements because the organization has not yet released any official press statement on its website regarding the incident. Consequently, the information presented in this article should be treated solely as an intelligence source. Details of the Alleged Breach Status of the Investigation Conclusions At present, the alleged breach claimed by