Summary
On July 17, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
GreenVest, an environmental development and consulting firm in the USA. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | GreenVest |
| Domain | |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | July 17, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are ready to upload more than 7 GB of corporate documents. Financial data, projects, etc.” |
GreenVest, known for its work in ecological restoration and sustainable land planning, is currently facing a serious threat to its data security. The attack is a reminder of the growing risk posed by ransomware groups like Akira.
Organizations must stay vigilant and proactive in their cybersecurity practices. Implementing dark web monitoring can provide early warnings of potential breaches and data leaks. Regularly checking for compromised emails using tools such as the Domain Breach Scan can help companies maintain their security posture and protect sensitive information.
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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