Akira Strikes Meleam S.p.A. with Major Ransomware Attack

Ransomware

Summary

On June 30, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Meleam S.p.A., an Italian company based in Bitonto, Puglia. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release over 12GB of sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.


Incident Report

FieldDetails
TargetMeleam S.p.A.
DomainN/A
CountryItaly
Attacking GroupAkira
Date ReportedJune 30, 2025
Threat Actor Statement“We are ready to upload more than 12 GB of documents. Very detailed financial information (audits, reports, statements, payment details, etc.), personal information of clients and employees, lots of contracts and agreements, confidential ones, etc.”

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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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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