Summary
On July 10, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
SPANN Roofing & Sheet Metal, a U.S.-based company providing roofing services across North and South Carolina.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | SPANN Roofing & Sheet Metal |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | July 10, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are going to upload data of this company. Complete data of all the employees (DOB, SSN, address, phone, email, driver license and so on), agreements, detailed financial data, customer data, etc.” |
About SPANN Roofing & Sheet Metal
SPANN Roofing & Sheet Metal provides installation, maintenance, and repair services for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential roofing systems in the eastern sections of North and South Carolina.
About Akira Group
The Akira group is known for its aggressive ransomware attacks, often targeting organizations in the USA. They typically demand ransom payments in cryptocurrency and threaten to release sensitive data if their demands are not met.
Proactive Measures Against Ransomware Threats
Organizations can proactively respond to such threats through darkweb monitoring. It is crucial to keep an eye on potential data breaches and leaks. We recommend using tools like the Domain Breach Scan to monitor your company’s data exposure and take necessary actions promptly.
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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