Akira: Perhaps the next big thing in ransomware, says Tidal threat intelligence chief

This interview summarizes research and expert commentary on the Akira ransomware gang, noting that although it is less famous than groups like BlackCat or LockBit, it is skilled and dangerous; notable tactics include exploiting known vulnerabilities and using FTP for data exfiltration, and the piece emphasizes patching and basic cyber hygiene as effective mitigations.