Summary
On October 8, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Cerenade Technology, a U.S.-based leader in cloud-based solutions for immigration law firms. According to the threat actor’s post, they have obtained almost 100GB of sensitive client documents, threatening to leak data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Cerenade Technology |
| Domain | |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | October 8, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We obtained almost 100GB of client documents. Thousands of individuals will suffer from this data leak unless the company contacts us.” |
About Cerenade Technology
Cerenade Technology provides cloud-based software solutions for immigration law firms, helping automate workflows, manage cases, and ensure compliance. Their products, including eIMMIGRATION, eCMS, and eForms Solutions, are widely used by legal and government organizations.
About Akira Group
Akira is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting sensitive data across various sectors. They employ sophisticated methods to infiltrate systems and demand ransom to prevent data leaks.
Proactive Response to Threats
Organizations can mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks by proactively monitoring dark web activities. Utilizing tools like dark web monitoring and email breach checkers, such as MSP DarkIntel Domain Breach Scan, can help companies stay vigilant and protect sensitive data from potential breaches.
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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