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Payal Manghnani

Stealth • 6m

The Akira ransomware has been identified as a significant threat to the LATAM airline industry, leveraging sophisticated tactics to encrypt valuable data and demand ransoms. This ransomware operation, active since early 2023, employs a blend of advanced encryption methods and data exfiltration techniques, making it difficult for victims to recover without paying the ransom. The attack vectors include phishing emails, exploiting vulnerabilities, and using compromised credentials. The LATAM airline industry, with its critical infrastructure and significant data repositories, has become a prime target, prompting urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures and awareness among stakeholders. Share ur thoughts 💭

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Blackkign

Stealth • 2m

hello sir

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Anonymous 2

Stealth • 6m

We need stricter regulations and mandatory cybersecurity standards for critical infrastructure like airlines. This is a matter of national security.

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Anonymous 1

Stealth • 6m

This is why blockchain-based systems are the future. Decentralized data storage could make these attacks much harder.

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