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ransomware group · aka Akira, Akira_VP (Linux/VMware ESXi variant), HDK / 'How Daemons Kill' (reported rebrand of its Linux encryptor, 2024) · Unknown; believed to be Russian-speaking. Some researchers have speculated links to former Conti-affiliated operators (unconfirmed). · active since March 2023

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1.5Ksince 2023-04-29
Last post
09-16 17:42UTC
Estimated earnings
Approximately $42 million in ransom proceeds as of March 2024; no comprehensive public estimate since.public reporting
Profile · glm-5.3-flash · updated

Akira is a ransomware and data-extortion group first observed in March 2023, known for double extortion and a dedicated leak site used to pressure non-paying victims. It primarily targets small and mid-sized organizations across multiple sectors in North America and Europe, gaining initial access through SSL VPNs and edge appliances (notably Cisco ASA/FTD and SonicWall) often without multi-factor authentication. The group operates both Windows and Linux/VMware ESXi encryptors (Akira_VP) and, per 2025 vendor reporting, has used Windows Safe Mode reboots and attempted EDR tampering to evade defenses. The FBI and CISA estimated roughly $42 million in ransom proceeds as of March 2024 (source: FBI/CISA joint advisory, 2024). The group remains active, with this dashboard tracking five new leak-site victims in the past seven days (last post 2026-09-09).

Tactics & tooling
  • Initial access via SSL VPNs/edge appliances lacking MFA; exploits Cisco ASA/FTD (CVE-2023-20269) and SonicWall SonicOS (CVE-2024-40766); 2025 reporting also links affiliates to SonicWall SSL VPN zero-day exploitation.
  • Double extortion: data exfiltration followed by encryption; leak-site shaming of non-payers.
  • Dual-platform encryptors: Windows locker plus Linux/VMware ESXi variant (Akira_VP).
  • Exfiltration using cloud storage and transfer tools, including MEGA (MEGAsync) and Rclone, per FBI/CISA reporting.
  • EDR evasion: rebooting hosts into Windows Safe Mode to bypass security tooling; at least one affiliate crashed systems while attempting EDR tampering (2025).
  • Reported abuse of Microsoft Intune to push ransomware during deployment (2025 vendor research).
  • Credential-based access: compromised credentials, brute forcing, and purchases from initial access brokers, per FBI/CISA advisory.
  • Post-access reconnaissance with network-scanning utilities (e.g., Advanced IP Scanner) before lateral movement.
Targeted sectors
ManufacturingProfessional/business servicesHealthcareEducationConstructionFinanceIT servicesBroadly targets SMBs and mid-market organizations across critical infrastructure
Notable public victims

Stanford University (claimed October 2023), Nissan Oceania (claimed December 2023), Recent dashboard-tracked leak-site victims (September 2026): Kyodo USA, Brentwood Country Club, CreateASoft, Brent Electric, Stransky Heiz-Mess-Regeltechnik GmbH

Estimated earnings

Approximately $42 million in ransom proceeds as of March 2024; no comprehensive public estimate since. — FBI/CISA joint cybersecurity advisory AA24-109A (published May 2024), citing ~$42 million in ransom proceeds as of March 2024.

Leak-site victims

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Basin Harbor · Nov 14, 2025Basin Harbor is a unique Vermont resort situated on the shores ofLake Champlain, offering a blend of timeless traditions and lakeside charm. The resort spans 700 acres and features historic cottages, making it an ideal destination for outdoor adventures, waterfront relaxation, and family gatherings. We are going to upload company data soon. There are lots of essential corporate documents such as: financial data (audit, payment details, invoices), detailed employees and customers information (passports, driver's license , Social Security Numbers, emails, phones) confidential information and other documents with detailedpersonal information.
Barnhart · Nov 14, 2025Barnhart is a third-party global logistics provider dedicated to delivering customized transportation solutions with a focus on safety and service. We are going to upload company data soon. There are lots of essential corporate documents such as: financial data (audit, payment details, invoices), detailed employees and customers information (Passports, driver's license ,Social Security Numbers, medical information, emails, phones) confidential information, NDAs and other documents with detailed personal information.
Smith Gardner · Nov 13, 2025Smith Gardner is an industry-leading solid waste consulting engineering firm committed to delivering sound, innovative solid wastesolutions.We will upload almost 101gb of corporate documents soon. Employeepersonal documents (passports, w-9 forms and so on), confidential projects, NDAs, contracts and agreements, financials, client's information, etc.
Treetop Companies · Nov 12, 2025Treetop Companies is a real estate investment firm founded in 2005 by Azi Mandel and Adam Mermelstein.We will upload almost 100gb of corporate documents soon. Lots of confidential files, clients personal documents (passports, drivers licenses, financials), other internal client information, NDA, etc.
Barry Sallinger Law · Nov 11, 2025Sallinger / Melancon Defense Attorneys are top-rated criminal defense lawyers based in Lafayette, specializing in alcohol, drug offenses, and complex litigation. We will upload corporate documents soon. Clients personal documents (scanned passports, drivers licenses, SSNs, medical information), court files, financials, confidentiality agreements, confidential files, police reports and other legal files, etc.
Miromar · Nov 11, 2025Miromar Development Corporation is a multi-faceted real estate development company which holds a portfolio of internationally recognized residential and commercial properties in the United States.We will upload corporate documents soon. Clients information, HR files, financials, agreements and contracts, etc.
Rhodes Young Black &Duncan RYBD · Nov 11, 2025Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan is a CPA consulting firm based in Duluth, offering comprehensive tax, accounting, and business consulting services.We will upload corporate documents soon. Lots of clients personaldocuments (scanned passports, drivers licenses, SSNs, medical information), HR files, financials, agreements and contracts, projects, a few military related files, etc.
Ami Bearings · Nov 10, 2025AMI Bearings, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of mounted ball bearings that caters to the North American market.We will upload 15gb of corporate documents soon. Employee information, clients information, lots of projects information, agreements and contracts, NDAs, etc.
Mold In Graphic Systems · Nov 8, 2025Mold In Graphic Systems specializes in providing permanent labeling solutions for plastic durable goods using their unique PolymerFusion Labels.We will upload 15gb of corporate documents soon. Employee information (Driver licenses, credit cards scans, medical information and so on), projects information, internal confidential files, agreements and contracts, NDAs, etc.
Soapy Joe's Car Wash · Nov 7, 2025Voted Best Car Wash in San Diego. Guinness World Record holder.We will upload more than 40gb of corporate documents soon. We obtained personal information of all employees of this company. Phones, addresses, DLs, passports, almost 2000 SSN numbers, medical information. Detailed financials, lots of confidential files, contracts and agreements, partners information and so on, NDAs etc.
Shands Elbert · Nov 7, 2025Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP is a law firm based in St. Louis with over 50 years of experience offering a wide range of legal services. They provide expertise in areas such as business law, education law, labor and employment, litigation, and estate planning, serving clients including corporations, governmentalentities, educational institutions, individuals, and small businesses.We will upload more than 31gb of corporate documents soon. Another ones lawyers that don't care of their clients (and family members) personal information. Name, DOB, phones, addresses, DLs, passports, SSN numbers, numerous medical files. Detailed financials, lots of confidential files, court hearings, police reports and soon.
PLP SoCal · Nov 7, 2025PLP SoCal is Southern California's premier representative of performance Architectural Lighting, Decorative Lighting, Lighting Controls, Acoustic, EV Charging Stations, Illuminated Handrails & Site Furnishing.We will upload 26gb of corporate documents soon. You will find full personal information of almost every employee. (Name, DOB, phone, SSN, address, DL, passport, medical information, family members personal information and so on), financials, internal confidential files, client information, etc.
Koch & Co, Inc. · Nov 7, 2025Koch & Co, Inc., is a wood door and cabinet manufacturing company.We will upload 54gb of corporate documents soon. Detailed financials and accounting, projects information, contracts, agreements, lots of HR files, etc.
E-First Aid Supplies · Nov 6, 2025Fieldtex is a manufacturer known as Fieldtex Cases that produces soft sided carrying cases for portable electronic equipment for medical and military markets. Their second division is a medical supplies distributor known as Fieldtex Medical.We will upload more than 14gb of corporate documents soon. Employee and customer, financials, confidential files, lots etc.
Nobu Restaurants · Nov 5, 2025Nobu, the world-renowned Japanese restaurant recognized for pioneering a new-style Japanese cuisine, started as a business partnership in 1994 between Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his partners, Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, producer Meir Teper, and restaurateur Drew Nieporent.We will upload more than 71gb of corporate documents soon. Employee and owners information (passports, driver licenses, SSN and soon), detailed financials, confidential files, NDA, etc. You can find Robert De Niro's SSN and you will know how much he earns from this business.
The Fence People · Nov 5, 2025The Fence People Limited is a Southern Ontario fence contractor established in 1986, specializing in providing construction hoarding solutions for the Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional sectors.We will upload more than 23gb of corporate documents soon. Scans of employee documents (passports, driver licenses, and other information), financials, confidential files, customer information, etc.
Coilplus · Nov 5, 2025Coilplus is part of the MetalOne Group, MetalOne is the largest integrated steel company in the world.We will upload 14gb of corporate documents soon. Detailed employee information (complete I-9 forms, SSN, DL, passports, birth/death certs and so on), financials, internal confidentiality agreements, NDA, etc.
Pine Pharmaceuticals · Nov 5, 2025Pine Pharmaceuticals is one of the industry's largest and most trusted 503B outsourcing facilities specializing in the preparationof high-quality, ready-to-administer compounds and repackaged products.We will upload more than 18gb of corporate documents soon. Detailed employee information (complete I-9 forms, SSN, DL, passports, birth/death certs and so on), customer information, projects details, financials, confidential files, NDA, etc.
Christina Development · Nov 5, 2025Christina is a Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm with45 years of experience, focusing on providing investors the opportunity to invest in prime real estate in locations such as Beverly Hills, Malibu, and Santa Monica.We will upload more than 18gb of corporate documents soon. Employee personal documents (passports, driver licenses, birth/death certificates), customer projects and other information, client information, financials, confidential files, NDA, etc.
MS Metal Solutions · Nov 4, 2025MS Metal Solutions offers a wide range of manufacturing capabilities including cutting, welding, and powder coating to cater to diverse industries such as automotive, agriculture, and office furniture. We will upload corporate documents soon. Complete information about employees (w-9 forms containing DOB, SSN, DL, passport, address, email, phone personal docs scans, credit card details), HR files, financials, internal confidential files, NDA, confidentiality agreements, etc.
Palacios Marine & Industrial · Nov 4, 2025Palacios Marine Industrial (PMI) offers quality contracting and service solutions while prioritizing environmental health and safety. We will upload corporate documents soon. Detailed employee information (passports, driver licenses, medical information, social security number and other scans with personal information), NDA, contracts and agreements, client data, drawings, and other operational data.
Benda Grace Stulz · Nov 4, 2025You Are Number One at Benda, Grace, Stulz & Co. operates in the Certified Public Accountant business/industry within the Engineering, Accounting, Research, and Management Services sector. Their most valuable assets - our clients. And this company is ready to share 90gb of their data containing the data of their clients. We will upload corporate documents soon. Detailed client financials,a bit of employee personal information, NDA, credit card details, payment information, confidentiality agreements and so on.
Elliott Tax Service · Nov 4, 2025Elliott Tax Service is a local firm in San Mateo specializing in income tax preparation and advice, boasting 27 years of experience. We will upload 82gb corporate documents soon. Client personal documents scans, employee personal information and other HR information. Clients financials and other files, NDA, credit card details, payment details, confidentiality agreements, legal and court documents, police reports, and so on.
General Micro Systems · Nov 4, 2025General Micro Systems (GMS) is the rugged server company. The company is known as the industry expert in highest-density, modular,compute-intensive, and rugged small form-factor embedded computing systems, servers, and switches.We will upload corporate documents soon. Detailed project information, a bit of client information, financials, confidential military information, NDA, the most interesting thing here is confidential files of Intel corporation concerning Thunderbolt. And they don't care about such data leaked. We'll upload the files soon.
Morris Communications Company LLC · Nov 3, 2025Morris Communications Company, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, is part of a privately held company with diversified holdings in media, Real Estate and property development and agriculture.We are ready to upload more than 84GB data. There are lots of essential corporate documents such as: financial data (audit, payment details, invoices), detailed employees and customers information (passports, driver's license , Social Security Numbers, medicalinformation, death/birth certificate, emails, phones) confidential information, NDAs and other documents with detailed personal information.
Moonlight Basin · Nov 3, 2025Moonlight Basin offers the best snow conditions in Montana, firstclass rental lodging and vacation homes, fine dining, spa services, and easy access to attractions such as Yellowstone National Park and seasonal activities such as fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and rafting, Moonlight Basin is also known for providing anextraordinary level of guest service.We will upload 17gb of corporate documents soon. A bit of client and employee data, lots of internal reports, contracts and agreements, accounting and financial documents, NDA, etc.
Designs for Vision · Nov 3, 2025Designs for Vision, Inc. specializes in high-quality magnification and LED headlights for dental, medical, and low vision applications.We will upload about 50gb of corporate documents soon. Lots of project information, a bit of personal information, credit cards details and other financial and accounting information, contracts and agreements, NDA, etc.
Mecanex USA · Nov 3, 2025Mecanex USA is a U.S. subsidiary of RUAG Aviation. RUAG Aviation is a leading supplier, support provider and integrator of systemsand components for civil and military aviation worldwide. We will upload 24gb of corporate documents soon. Detailed employee information (Social security number, passports, driver licenses, phones, addresses and so on), confidential military information, lots of contracts and agreements (including military), information on how to work with explosive and so on, NDA, etc.
Montage Marketing Services · Nov 3, 2025Montage Marketing Services is an outsourced contact center specializing in handling peak activity periods and supporting back-office needs through their Customer Contact Center, Custom Fulfillment Center, and Administrative Services.We will upload 26gb of corporate documents soon. Employee and customer information, contracts and agreements, accounting and financial documents, HR files, etc.
Seasons Federal Credit Union · Nov 3, 2025Montage Marketing Services is an outsourced contact center specializing in handling peak activity periods and supporting back-office needs through their Customer Contact Center, Custom Fulfillment Center, and Administrative Services.We will upload 17gb of corporate documents soon. Employee and customer information, w-9 forms, contracts and agreements, confidential files, accounting and financial documents, HR files, NDA, etc.
Hometown Credit Union · Oct 31, 2025Hometown Credit Union offers a range of financial services including savings accounts, checking accounts, consumer loans, and homeequity lines of credit.We will upload corporate documents soon. HR documents with employee personal information (social security number, addresses, phones, emails, driver licenses), lots of financial documents, accounting documents and other internal documents.
Architectural Systems · Oct 30, 2025Architectural Systems, Inc. is a full-service partner in the commercial construction industry, dedicated to providing high-qualityproducts and timely delivery.We will upload 355gb of corporate documents soon. Numerous confidential files of clients (drawings of building, security systems),customer information, accounting information, contracts and agreements, client information and so on.
Saxun by Giménez Ganga · Oct 30, 2025Saxun by Giménez Ganga creates smart sun protection systems for homes and businesses.We will upload 320gb of corporate documents soon. Lots of projects and clients files, drawings and specifications, employee information, lots of contracts, NDA.
Huber , Erickson & Bowman · Oct 30, 2025HEB Advisors is Salt Lake City's premier full-service tax and accounting firm with over 45 years of experience, serving individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, government entities, and non-profit organizations.We will upload 66gb of corporate documents soon. We've taken incredibly large amount of personal information of clients and employees (addresses, phones, DOB, driver licenses, social security cards, credit cards and so on and so forth), detailed accounting information, internal confidential files, etc.
Boilersource · Oct 30, 2025Meilner Mechanical Sales, doing business as Boilersource, is a third-generation, family-owned and proud WBENC certified business.We will upload corporate documents soon. Employees personal information (addresses, phones, DOB, driver licenses, social security cards, credit cards insurance forms with personal information), accounting information, contracts and agreements, NDA etc.
Sullivan Interests · Oct 30, 2025The Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies (SBFC) offers a diverserange of services in environmental remediation, disaster recovery, health, construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors across North America and beyond.We will upload 40gb of corporate documents soon. Employees personal information (passports, addresses, phones, DOB, driver licenses, social security cards, w-9 forms), accounting information, contracts and agreements, incidents and police reports and so on.
Buffalo Games, Edaron, Ceaco · Oct 30, 2025Buffalo Games is an American company that specializes in board games and puzzles, headquartered in Buffalo, New York. We also tooksome data from Edaron, Inc. and Ceaco.We will upload 34gb of corporate documents soon. Numerous employee docs (passports, driver licenses, social security cards, w-9 forms), accounting information, contracts and agreements, client information and so on.
The Gerson · Oct 30, 2025Gerson is a company specializing in high-quality respiratory protection products, including NIOSH and FDA approved respirators, masks, and filter systems. Their product range includes various styles such as molded masks, half masks, and full face masks, catering to diverse industrial and health needs. We are going to upload company data soon. You will find financialdata (audit, payment details, financial reports, invoices), detailed employees and customers information (medical information, emails, phones) and other documents with detailed personal information.
RPI Roofing · Oct 30, 2025RPI Roofing specializes in providing professional commercial roofing services for businesses in the southeastern United States.We will upload 90gb of corporate documents soon. Detailed employee information (addresses, phones, DOB, driver licenses, social security cards and so on), financial information, internal confidential files, NDA, etc.
Econo-Pak · Oct 30, 2025Econo-Pak is a food packaging expert. They help growing companiesand Fortune 500 clients package food products at a fixed price.We are going to upload company data soon. You will find financialdata (audit, payment details, invoices), detailed employees and customers information (emails, phones) and other documents withdetailed personal information.
Apache OpenOffice · Oct 30, 2025Apache OpenOffice is an open-source office productivity software suite developed by the Apache Software Foundation. It was createdas a successor project of OpenOffice.org, itself a successor to StarOffice.We will upload 23gb of corporate documents soon. Employee information (addresses, phones, DOB, driver licenses, social security cards, credit cards information and so on), financial information, internal confidential files, lots of reports about their problemswith the application and so on.
Clarion Safety Systems · Oct 29, 2025Clarion Safety is at the forefront of product and workplace safety communication, leading the best practice ANSI and ISO standardsin these areas for over three decades. We will upload more than 40gb of corporate documents soon. Clientand customers information (addresses, phones, DOB, numerous forms with personal information), employees information (DOB, phones,emails and other HR information), detailed financial information, confidential files, NDA, etc.
Bell Engineering · Oct 29, 2025Founded in Lexington, Kentucky in 1914 by Howard K. Bell, Bell Engineering has earned a solid reputation as a provider of solutions-based, innovative engineering applications that fulfill the needs of communities and industries around the country.We will upload corporate documents soon. Clients information, employee information, detailed financial information, projects, contracts and agreements, lots of specifications and drawings, etc.
Ritz Clark & Ben-Asher · Oct 29, 2025Ritz Clark & Ben-Asher LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on representing individuals facing employment-related legalissues.We will upload 109gb of corporate documents soon. Lots of clientsdocuments (passports, driver licenses, social security numbers, I-9 forms, and so on), same information of employees, detailed financial information, lots of legal documents, court cases, hearings, police reports, etc.
Wright-Gardner Insurance · Oct 29, 2025Wright-Gardner Agency offers customized insurance solutions for individuals and businesses, including home, auto, life, and commercial insurance options.We will upload more than 12gb of corporate documents soon. Clients and customers information (financials, contacts, contracts), detailed employee information (DOB, driver licenses, phones, addresses, emails, emergency contacts and so on), lots of confidential files, contracts and agreements, etc.
Sadler Gibb & Associates · Oct 29, 2025Sadler Gibb is a certified public accounting firm dedicated to providing professional financial services to businesses and individuals. They specialize in tax planning and preparation, financial statement audits, business advisory, bookkeeping, and payroll processing. We are ready to upload more than 65GB data. There are lots of essential corporate documents such as: financial data (audit, payment details, invoices), detailed employees and customers information (passports, driver's license , Social Security Numbers, death/birth certificate, medical information, emails, phones) confidential information, NDAs and other documents with detailed personal information.
G & H Distributing · Oct 29, 2025GH Distributing Inc. is a prominent agricultural and industrial supply distributor in South Dakota, known for its retail and wholesale operations.This company will soon be known as another one that doesn't care of employee information. We will upload corporate documents soon.You will find lots of 2-9 forms with addresses, phones, emails and other information of employees. Also there are accounting files, projects, client information and so on.
Bridgehead I.T · Oct 29, 2025Founded in 1999, Bridgehead I.T. Inc. provides customized Information Technology (IT) solutions for businesses across all industries. Bridgehead I.T. services are specifically engineered for eachclient needs. Bridgehead I.T. is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.We are going to upload company data soon. You will find financialdata (audit, payment details, invoices), personal financial details of employees, accounting files.
CESO · Oct 28, 2025CESO is a comprehensive firm offering multi-disciplinary capabilities through our ability to provide surveying, landscape architecture, civil engineering, environmental, architecture, and interior services to our clients.We will upload corporate documents soon. Very detailed personal employees information (passport scans, SSN lists, driver licenses,phones, emails, addresses, medical cards and so on), accounting and financials, confidential clients projects and other files, lots of NDA, credit card information, etc.
BK Technologies · Oct 28, 2025BK Technologies mission is to remain deeply rooted in the critical communications industry for all military, first responders, andpublic safety heroes.We will upload 25gb of corporate documents soon. Employees information (phones, emails, addresses, medical cards and so on), accounting and financials, lots of confidential agreements, military contracts, contracts with BOSCH and other companies, NDA, credit card information, payment details, etc.

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Victim posts come from the group's leak site via RansomLook and are claims, not confirmations. The profile is written by the model from public reporting and refreshed monthly; earnings figures cite their source and year. First tracked .