Summary
On July 9, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Ace Wire Spring & Form (acespring.com), a U.S.-based spring manufacturer. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Ace Wire Spring & Form |
| Domain | acespring.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | July 9, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We will soon upload corporate data of the company. Lots of employees’ files with personal information, NDAs, financial data, and more.” |
Ace Wire Spring & Form is a renowned spring manufacturer, providing various types of springs and wire forms. The Akira group, known for their sophisticated ransomware attacks, has taken responsibility for this incident. It is crucial for companies to proactively respond to such threats through dark web monitoring. By using tools like the email breach checker, organizations can keep an eye on their data and prevent potential breaches.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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