The threat actor akira has claimed to encrypt approximately 25GB of Linemaster Switch Corporation’s sensitive data, including employee information, financials, customer data, projects, and NDAs, threatening to release it publicly. The targeted company, based in the United States, is a reputable manufacturer specializing in medical and industrial footswitches with over 70 years of experience. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: LINEMASTER Switch
- Country: US
- Actor: akira
- Source:
- Discovered: 2025-12-10 16:18:45.957484
- Published: 2025-12-10 00:00:00.000000
Information
- LINEMASTER Switch Corporation is a trusted manufacturer of medical and industrial footswitches.
- Offers both custom and stock solutions with over 70 years of experience.
- Holds ISO 13485 certification.
- Plans to upload approximately 25GB of corporate data, including employee information, detailed financials, customer information, projects, NDAs, and more.
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.