Victim: Southwood Financial,SWF FUNDING LLC, EduCap Inc.
Country : US
Actor: akira
Source:
Discovered: 2025-04-30 14:39:12.949985
Published: 2025-04-30 00:00:00.000000
Description :
Southwood Financial, along with its affiliates SWF FUNDING LLC and EduCap Inc., has fallen victim to a ransomware attack carried out by the cybercriminal group Akira. Based in the United States, Southwood Financial specializes in providing private student loan solutions and debt settlement services intended to help borrowers achieve financial stability. The attack has resulted in significant data loss for these companies, with over 370 GB of sensitive information being uploaded by the attackers. The leaked archives contain an alarming array of personal information related to both employees and borrowers, including Social Security numbers and passports, as well as critical financial data such as audits, payment details, and various corporate non-disclosure agreements.
Country : US
Actor: akira
Source:
Discovered: 2025-04-30 14:39:12.949985
Published: 2025-04-30 00:00:00.000000
Description :
Southwood Financial, along with its affiliates SWF FUNDING LLC and EduCap Inc., has fallen victim to a ransomware attack carried out by the cybercriminal group Akira. Based in the United States, Southwood Financial specializes in providing private student loan solutions and debt settlement services intended to help borrowers achieve financial stability. The attack has resulted in significant data loss for these companies, with over 370 GB of sensitive information being uploaded by the attackers. The leaked archives contain an alarming array of personal information related to both employees and borrowers, including Social Security numbers and passports, as well as critical financial data such as audits, payment details, and various corporate non-disclosure agreements.