Summary
On June 24, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Seppeler Gruppe, a Germany-based group of service companies. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release 11 GB of sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Seppeler Gruppe |
| Domain | |
| Country | Germany |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | June 24, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are going to upload another 11 GB of corporate data. You will find employee personal information (DOB, address, identification numbers and so on), financial data, payment details, project data and so on.” |
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
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All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
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