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AKIRA RANSOMWARE EXPLOIT CVE-2024-40766 IN SONICWALL SONICOS

by do son · October 21, 2024

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The notorious Akira ransomware group continues to adapt and refine its methods,
solidifying its position as one of the most significant threats in the cyber
landscape. According to a recent report from Cisco Talos, Akira’s success lies
in its constant evolution and tactical shifts, as the group moves beyond
traditional ransomware techniques to remain a potent force in the realm of
cybercrime.

A key highlight from the Cisco Talos report is the observation of Akira’s novel
iteration targeting both Windows and Linux hosts. “Akira continues to cement its
position as one of the most prevalent ransomware operations in the threat
landscape,” the report states. The group has demonstrated agility, deploying new
versions of its ransomware encryptor throughout 2024. Earlier in the year, Akira
developed a Rust variant of their ESXi encryptor, abandoning C++ in favor of
more efficient programming techniques.

This evolution marks a pivotal shift in the group’s technical approach, with
significant updates in their encryption and exfiltration strategies. The new
encryptor, particularly the Rust-based variant, highlights Akira’s drive for
stability and efficiency, underscoring the adaptability of their affiliate
operations. However, Cisco Talos recently observed a potential shift back to
previous encryption methods alongside data theft extortion tactics.

Affiliates of the Akira ransomware group have capitalized on exposed
vulnerabilities, swiftly adapting to newly disclosed CVEs for initial access and
privilege escalation within compromised environments. Most recently, Akira
ransomware affiliates targeted vulnerable network appliances using
CVE-2024-40766, an exploit found in SonicWall SonicOS, which facilitated remote
code execution on affected devices. Other critical vulnerabilities abused by
Akira affiliates include CVE-2020-3259 in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances and
CVE-2023-48788 in FortiClientEMS.

These tactics enable rapid deployment of ransomware and the exfiltration of
victim data, a crucial step in Akira’s double extortion model. This method not
only encrypts the victim’s files but also threatens to leak sensitive data if
the ransom demands are not met, providing Akira with substantial leverage over
its victims.

Cisco Talos reports that the group may be transitioning from the Rust-based
Akira v2 variant back to earlier Windows and Linux encryptors written in C++.
This tactical pivot suggests a refocus on time-tested techniques, allowing the
ransomware to maintain operational stability while continuing to target multiple
operating systems.

Akira’s evolving approach to encryption includes the use of the ChaCha8 stream
cipher in newer variants, prioritizing efficiency and speed during ransomware
attacks. The swift encryption and exfiltration operations allow the ransomware
group to maximize damage in a short timeframe, as demonstrated in their recent
attacks on manufacturing and technical services sectors.

The Cisco Talos report warns that Akira is likely to continue its campaign of
exploiting high-impact vulnerabilities, especially in enterprise environments
such as VMware ESXi and Linux servers. These platforms, which host critical
infrastructure and high-value data, are attractive targets for ransomware
operators seeking to inflict widespread disruption with minimal lateral
movement. “We anticipate Akira will continue refining its tactics, techniques,
and procedures (TTPs), developing its attack chain, adapting to shifts in the
threat landscape, and striving for greater effectiveness in its RaaS
operations,” the report concludes.


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