Akira Ransomware Group Allegedly Breaches Baycoat, Ben’s Asphalt, and Echo

Akira Ransomware Group Allegedly Breaches Baycoat, Ben’s Asphalt, and Echo

The Akira ransomware group has claimed responsibility for data breaches of three companies across Canada and the US, exfiltrating large volumes of sensitive information. They are threatening to release the stolen data unless ransom demands are met, with the most significant breach involving over 331GB of corporate and personal records. #AkiraRansomware #DataLeak #Baycoat #BensAsphalt #Echo

Keypoints

  • The Akira group has added three companies to its dark web leak site after breaches.
  • Baycoat, a Canadian steel company, has had 19GB of personal and corporate data stolen.
  • Ben’s Asphalt, based in California, reports over 100GB of exfiltrated files including financial and personal data.
  • The largest breach involves Echo, with more than 331GB of sensitive corporate and personal information stolen.
  • The threat actors demand ransom to prevent public release of the compromised data.

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