[Akira _v2](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1194) is a Rust-based variant of [Akira](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1129) ransomware that has been in use since at least 2024. [Akira _v2](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1194) is designed to target VMware ESXi servers and includes a new command-line argument set and other expanded capabilities.(Citation: CISA Akira Ransomware APR 2024)(Citation: Cisco Akira Ransomware OCT 2024)(Citation: Palo Alto Howling Scorpius DEC 2024)