Summary
On July 15, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Mazzoleni Trafilerie Bergamasche, an Italian company specializing in the drawing, heat treatment, and coating of steel wires. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Mazzoleni Trafilerie Bergamasche |
| Domain | |
| Country | Italy |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | July 15, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are going to upload company data soon. Lots of agreements, detailed financial data, confidential files, etc.” |
About Mazzoleni Trafilerie Bergamasche
Mazzoleni Trafilerie Bergamasche is a reputable company engaged in the drawing, heat treatment, and coating of low, medium, and high carbon steel wires. Their operations are critical in the manufacturing sector, making them a significant target for cybercriminals.
About Akira Group
The Akira group is known for its aggressive ransomware attacks, often targeting large industrial operations to maximize disruption and potential ransom payouts. Their tactics include data encryption and threats of data leakage unless a ransom is paid.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations must stay vigilant against ransomware threats. Proactive measures such as darkweb monitoring can help detect potential breaches early. It’s crucial to regularly scan for email breaches and utilize tools like the email breach checker to monitor your company’s security posture continuously.
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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