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Govt cautions internet users against ransomware 'Akira' attack

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New Delhi: The government has cautioned internet users against a ransomware called "Akira", a computer malware, which steals vital personal information and encrypts data which can lead to extortion.

CERT-In, the country’s cyber security agency, which guards against cyber attacks, issued an advisory regarding "Akira", which targets Windows and Linux-based systems.

It said that it steals information and then encrypts data on its systems. Once this is done, the malware conducts double extortion, thus forcing the victim into paying the ransom amount.

“In case the victim does not pay, they release their victim’s data on their dark web blog,” the advisory noted.

CERT-In thus suggested that Internet users should use basic online hygiene and protection protocols to protect themselves from such attacks. It also recommended that users should maintain offline backups of critical data and keep them updated, to prevent its loss in case of an attack.

The technology arm also advised that users should follow a strong password policy.

With inputs from agencies

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