The victims, akd-ekbo.de, experienced a ransomware attack orchestrated by the threat actor safepay targeting the Amt für Kirchliche Dienste (AKD), a key institution for the Evangelical Church in Germany. The incident has impacted Germany. #Germany
Incident Details
- Victim: akd-ekbo.de
- Country: DE
- Actor: safepay
- Source: http://safepaypfxntwixwjrlcscft433ggemlhgkkdupi2ynhtcmvdgubmoyd.onion/blog/post/akd-ekbode/
- Discovered: 2025-08-26 12:44:50.359784
- Published: 2025-08-26 12:44:33.322276
Information
- The victim is akd-ekbo.de in Germany.
- The actor behind the ransomware attack is Safepay.
- The Amt für kirchliche Dienste (AKD) is the central continuing education institution for professional and volunteer staff of the Evangelical church.

Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "safepay". 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.