Akira Strikes: Daily Printing Under Siege

Ransomware

Summary

On October 6, 2025, the notorious ransomware group Akira launched a crippling attack on Daily Printing, a U.S.-based company renowned for its comprehensive commercial printing services. The attackers have threatened to release vast amounts of sensitive data unless their demands are met.


Incident Report

FieldDetails
TargetDaily Printing
Domain
CountryUSA
Attacking GroupAkira
Date ReportedOctober 6, 2025
Threat Actor Statement“We are going to upload 32GB of data soon. Client information, a bit of employee files, lots of internal operating files, financial and accounting files, contracts, agreements, projects, etc.”

Daily Printing is a leader in the commercial printing industry, offering a wide range of services including digital and variable data printing. The company is now at risk of having 32GB of sensitive data exposed, including client and internal files, unless they comply with Akira’s demands. Akira, known for its sophisticated ransomware operations, has been active in targeting various sectors, causing significant disruptions.

Businesses can proactively defend against such threats by engaging in comprehensive darkweb monitoring. This involves scanning the darkweb for any signs of data leaks or threats related to their organization. For a proactive approach to safeguarding your company’s data, we recommend using an email breach checker like the one available at MSP DarkIntel to keep an eye on potential breaches and maintain robust cybersecurity measures.

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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Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.

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