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Akira ransomware gang made $42 million from 250 attacks since March 2023

Author: RADIO007 April 27, 2024 Duration: 3:38

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RADIO 007 by RADIO007 is a sharp, fast-paced podcast for anyone who wants to understand how money, power, and technology intersect. In each episode, you will listen episodes that dive into OSINT investigations, revealing how open-source intelligence uncovers hidden patterns in global events. The podcast explores geopolitics through the lens of markets and strategy, helping you see how international tensions and alliances shape business and investing decisions. You will also find clear, structured breakdowns of cryptocurrencies, from major coins to emerging projects, with a focus on risk, opportunity, and regulation. Alongside this, RADIO 007 delivers cybersecurity analysis and news, explaining digital threats, data breaches, and defensive tactics in practical terms. Expect concise, well-researched insights designed for business professionals, investors, and curious listeners who want actionable understanding, not headlines.

The Akira ransomware gang has attacked more than 250 organizations over the last year and continues to impact a “wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure entities in North America, Europe, and Australia,” the FBI and European law enforcement agencies warned Thursday.

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