Summary
On July 16, 2025, the ransomware group Safepay publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Accademia (accademia.it), an Italian organization. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Accademia |
| Domain | accademia.it |
| Country | Italy |
| Attacking Group | Safepay |
| Date Reported | July 16, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
Accademia, a prominent institution in Italy, has become the latest victim of the ransomware group Safepay. Known for targeting organizations and threatening to release sensitive data, Safepay has once again made headlines.
To proactively respond to such threats, organizations should invest in dark web monitoring to detect and mitigate potential risks. Using tools like the email breach checker available at https://mspdarkintel.com/domain-breach-scan can help companies keep an eye on their digital footprint and avoid becoming the next victim.
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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