Cozad Asset Management, based in the US, was targeted by the Akira ransomware threat actor, who claimed they would exfiltrate 13GB of corporate data. The stolen materials reportedly include employee personal information (passports, driver’s licenses, SSNs) along with financials, confidential files, contracts, and legal documents, impacting #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Cozad Asset Management
- Sector: Financial Services
- Country: US
- Actor: akira
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-08-14T13:51:46.098009+00:00
- Published: 2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00
Information
- Provides high-quality professional and personalized financial services and advice to individuals, families, and institutional investors across the country.
- Claims to have 13 GB of corporate data for upload soon.
- Includes employee personal information such as passports, driver’s licenses, and SSNs.
- Includes financial records, confidential files, contracts and agreements, legal files, and related sensitive documents.
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.