Summary
On October 7, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
J Lorber, a U.S.-based company specializing in plumbing, HVAC, and hydronics products.
The attackers have threatened to release 45GB of sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | J Lorber |
| Domain | N/A |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | October 7, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are going to upload 45GB of data soon. Personal documents of customers (DLs, addresses, credit card details and so on), employee information (names, DOB and other information), financial and accounting files, contracts, agreements, projects, NDAs, etc.” |
About the Company
J Lorber is a renowned company in the USA specializing in plumbing, HVAC, and hydronics products. Known for their diverse range of quality products, they serve a broad spectrum of clients and industries.
About the Threat Actor Group
The Akira group is a notorious ransomware outfit known for targeting businesses across various sectors, often threatening to release sensitive data unless their demands are met.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
To proactively respond to such threats, organizations must engage in continuous dark web monitoring. This involves scanning for potential vulnerabilities and leaked information that could be exploited by malicious actors. Utilizing tools like the Domain Breach Scan can help companies keep an eye on any breaches involving their assets, thereby allowing them to take preventive measures before an attack escalates.
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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