Summary
On July 17, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Fayrefield Foods, a UK-based company specializing in the production and marketing of dairy products. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release over 41 GB of sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Fayrefield Foods |
| Domain | N/A |
| Country | UK |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | July 17, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are ready to upload more than 41 GB of essential corporate documents unless contacted for negotiations.” |
Fayrefield Foods is a leading player in the dairy industry, providing a wide range of products across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. The attack by Akira is a significant breach of trust and security, threatening the exposure of sensitive data, including employee records and financial files.
Akira is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting large corporations and demanding hefty ransoms. Their tactics include threatening to release sensitive data unless their demands are met.
Organizations are advised to proactively respond to such threats through comprehensive dark web monitoring. It is crucial to stay informed about potential data breaches and take preventive measures. We recommend using the email breach checker at MSP DarkIntel Domain Breach Scan to keep an eye on your company’s data security.
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.
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