Summary
On October 3, 2025, the ransomware group Akira publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Sobotec (sobotec.com), a U.S.-based company known for its innovative wall panel systems. The attackers have threatened to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Sobotec |
| Domain | sobotec.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Akira |
| Date Reported | October 3, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “We are ready to upload more than 277GB of data unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Sobotec
Sobotec was founded in 1988 with a vision to produce the best modern wall panel systems available. The company’s innovative approach led it to become the first worldwide to design and develop a Rainscreen Wall Panel System for metal composite materials.
About Akira
Akira is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting various industries and demanding high ransoms for data decryption and preventing data leaks.
Proactive Response
Organizations can proactively respond to such threats by implementing comprehensive cybersecurity measures, including darkweb monitoring. Monitoring the darkweb for leaks can provide early warnings and help mitigate potential damage. It’s crucial to regularly check for email breaches and vulnerabilities using tools like the MSP Darkintel Domain Breach Scan to ensure your company’s security.
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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