Summary
On October 2, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Apricorn, a U.S.-based company specializing in secure data storage solutions. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Apricorn |
| Domain | |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | October 2, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are going to upload corporate data soon. Detailed employee information (lots of medical records, tests, EEGs, MRIs, CTs, SSN scans and other personal information), financials, information about clients, contracts and agreements, projects, NDA, etc.” |
Apricorn is renowned for its innovations in secure data storage solutions, offering protection for data at rest to organizations worldwide. The Akira group, known for their aggressive ransomware tactics, has added Apricorn to their list of victims, threatening to expose critical data unless their demands are met.
To proactively respond to such threats, organizations must leverage dark web monitoring to detect early indicators of compromise. It’s crucial to utilize resources like the email breach checker to keep an eye on potential data exposures and protect your company’s assets.
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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