Ransomware Alert: Akira Targets Patron Insurance Services
Summary
On June 12, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Patron Insurance Services, a U.S.-based company providing insurance services across the Metropolitan Washington D.C. area. The attackers have threatened to release 7 GB of sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Patron Insurance Services |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | June 12, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are going to upload about 7 GB of corporate data. Lots of documents with client personal information, detailed financial data, contracts and agreements, NDAs, etc.” |
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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