The threat actor Akira has claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack targeting multiple U.S.-based companies including Ranshu, Meridian Auto Parts, Visionaire, Omega Environmental Technologies, and AP Air, resulting in the exfiltration of approximately 47 GB of sensitive auto parts-related data. The compromised data encompasses employee details such as DOB and DL numbers, HR files, financial and accounting records, contractual agreements, technical drawings, specifications, corporate credit card information, scanned documents containing personal data, and customer information. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Ranshu, Meridian Auto Parts, Visionaire,Omega enviromenta technologies, Ap Air
- Country: US
- Actor: akira
- Source:
- Discovered: 2025-08-14 17:17:55.959955
- Published: 2025-08-14 00:00:00.000000
Information
- Ransomware attack affected multiple companies including Ranshu, Meridian Auto Parts, Visionaire, Omega Environmental Technologies, and AP Air.
- The targeted sector is automotive parts industry.
- Approximately 47 GB of data is set to be uploaded.
- The data includes detailed employee information such as date of birth and driver’s license numbers.
- HR files contain sensitive personnel data.
- Financial and accounting records are compromised.
- Contractual agreements and legal documents have been accessed.
- Design drawings and technical specifications are part of the breach.
- Corporate credit card information is included in the stolen data.
- Scans of various documents with personal and sensitive information are involved.
- Customer data has been accessed as part of the data leak.
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.