Feds, AHA Warn Health Sector of Evolving Akira Threat, Again

Ransomware Gang Emerged in 2023, Also Hits Many Other Critical Sectors Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 19, 2025

For at least the third time in two years authorities are warning the healthcare and other sectors - including small and mid-sized businesses in those industries - of evolving threats posed by the Akira ransomware gang. Akira first surfaced in March 2023 but to date claims more than 1,119 victims and ransom proceeds of nearly $244.2 million.

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The Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency in a joint alert issued last week with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, FBI and several foreign agencies - including Europol EC3 - urged organizations - especially in healthcare and public health, manufacturing, IT, education, food and agriculture ...