The akira ransomware group targeted the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center in the US, threatening to encrypt and expose corporate data. The attackers claimed they would steal and leak sensitive employee personal information, client and partner data for 180,000 people, contracts, and financials. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
- Sector: Hospitality and Tourism
- Country: US
- Actor: akira
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-05-22T13:20:34.452182+00:00
- Published: 2026-05-22T00:00:00+00:00
Information
- Premier meetings and convention space located in downtown Buffalo, NY
- Easily accessible from major interstate highways
- Serves event planners, exhibitors, and attendees
- Surrounded by vibrant city life, including restaurants, shopping, and entertainment
- 46 GB of corporate data will be uploaded soon
- Expected leaked data includes employee personal information such as passports and driver’s licenses
- Contains client and partner information, including personal data of 180,000 people
- Also includes contracts, agreements, financials, projects, and other sensitive records
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "akira". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.