<ul><li>Attackers encrypted an organization's computers by hacking a surveillance camera in the Akira ransomware attack.</li><li>The attackers exploited a vulnerability in a public-facing application, gained access to an infected host, and attempted to run ransomware on the organization's file server.</li><li>Unable to deploy the ransomware on protected servers and workstations, the attackers targeted a vulnerable network video camera and installed their malware, using it as a foothold for encrypting the organization's servers.</li><li>To avoid being the next victim, it is recommended to limit access to specialized network devices, deactivate non-essential services and default accounts on smart devices, use an EDR solution, and implement monitoring and vulnerability management programs.</li></ul>

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