Summary
On October 2, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
DisplayIt, a U.S.-based company specializing in designing and fabricating custom displays.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release 105GB of sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | DisplayIt |
| Domain | N/A |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | October 2, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are going to upload 105GB of corporate data unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
DisplayIt, known for its innovative solutions in custom displays and signage, has become the latest target of the Akira ransomware group. The attackers claim to have exfiltrated significant amounts of sensitive information, which includes employee data, financial records, and client files, including projects related to high-profile clients like Starbucks.
The Akira group is notorious for its sophisticated ransomware operations, often targeting companies with valuable intellectual property or critical business information. They leverage both encryption and extortion to maximize pressure on their victims.
Organizations can proactively respond to such threats by employing dark web monitoring services to detect potential compromises early. Utilizing resources such as the email breach checker at MSP DarkIntel can help maintain vigilance over 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.
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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