Summary
On July 15, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Studioc, an Italy-based IT Consulting and Services company. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Studioc |
| Domain | |
| Country | Italy |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | July 15, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are going to upload company data soon. Accounting and financial data, client data, etc.” |
About Studioc
Studioc is a prominent IT Consulting and Services company based in Italy, providing a wide range of technological solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses across various sectors.
About Akira
Akira is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting organizations across different industries, demanding ransoms for the decryption of locked data and threatening to leak sensitive information if demands are not met.
Proactive Measures
To proactively respond to such threats, dark web monitoring is crucial. It helps in early detection of potential data leaks and vulnerabilities. We recommend using tools like MSP DarkIntel’s Domain Breach Scan to keep an eye on your company’s exposure on the dark web and protect against future 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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