Summary
On July 17, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Sib-Tryck Holding, a Swedish company known for its digital printing services. The attackers threaten to release 45 GB of sensitive corporate documents unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Sib-Tryck Holding |
| Domain | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | July 17, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are going to upload 45 GB of corporate documents. Clients and employee information, project data, agreements, and so on.” |
Company Background
Sib-Tryck Holding is a leader in the digital printing industry, providing a wide range of services from business cards to complex packaging solutions. The attack threatens to expose sensitive documents, potentially harming their reputation and business operations.
About Akira Group
The Akira group is notorious for its ransomware operations, targeting various sectors worldwide. Their strategy often involves exfiltrating data and demanding negotiations under the threat of public disclosure.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations can enhance their cybersecurity posture by implementing dark web monitoring to detect potential threats early. Utilizing tools like the domain breach scan can help companies stay informed about potential compromises of their data, ensuring timely responses and mitigation strategies.
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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