Akira Hits HRConnects with Devastating Ransomware Attack

Ransomware

Summary

On June 30, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
HRConnects, LLC, a leading U.S.-based provider of human resource and staffing services. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive employee and financial data unless negotiations are initiated.


Incident Report

FieldDetails
TargetHRConnects, LLC
Domain
CountryUSA
Attacking GroupAkira
Date ReportedJune 30, 2025
Threat Actor Statement“We are ready to upload 4 GB of documents. Employee information (SSN, DOB, address, passport/SSN/DL scans). Financial information (reports, invoices, so on), confidential docs, NDAs, 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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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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