Akira ransomware allegedly targeted The Midland Theatre in the UK (GB), disrupting access to corporate data and potentially exposing sensitive materials soon to be detailed, including W-9 forms and other employee personal information, financial records, credit cards, and information related to clients, partners, guests, and NDAs. The Midland Theatre, originally opened in December 1928 in Newark, Ohio, is described as drawing tens of thousands of visitors annually, and the claim indicates impacts related to this event-based organization, affecting #UnitedKingdom.
Incident Details
- Victim: The Midland Theatre
- Sector: Hospitality and Tourism
- Country: GB
- Actor: akira
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-06-10T12:20:21.093557+00:00
- Published: 2026-06-10T00:00:00+00:00
Information
- The Midland Theatre, originally opened in December 1928 in Newark, Ohio, draws tens of thousands of visitors each year with a wide range of programming, from family-friendly events and holiday specials to top artists across genres.
- We will upload corporate data soon, including employee personal information such as W-9 forms and other documents, financial records, credit cards, client, partner, and guest information, as well as NDAs.
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.