A ransomware group called Akira today took credit for a September 2025 data breach at BK Technologies, a manufacturer of wireless communication devices for police, military, and government agencies.
Commenting on this is Rebecca Moody, Head of Data Research at Comparitech:
“Akira is one of this year’s most dominant ransomware strains with over 550 claims to date. We have confirmed 55 of these attacks and nine of these are also on US manufacturers. Across these nine attacks, seven of the companies involved have reported data breaches. This highlights how Akira not only seeks to encrypt systems but is doubling up on its chances of securing a ransom by also stealing data.
In the case of BK Technologies, we know disruption was minimal but that key data (including that of former and current employees) has been breached. We don’t yet know how many people have been impacted in this breach but anyone potentially impacted should be on high alert for any potential phishing messages and should monitor their accounts for any unauthorized activity.”
Akira is one of a number of ransomware groups that seems to be out there claiming victims left and right. This illustrates why you need to make sure that you’re not the next victim.
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Akira Ransomware Group Takes Credit For Pwning 8K Technologies
A ransomware group called Akira today took credit for a September 2025 data breach at BK Technologies, a manufacturer of wireless communication devices for police, military, and government agencies.
Commenting on this is Rebecca Moody, Head of Data Research at Comparitech:
“Akira is one of this year’s most dominant ransomware strains with over 550 claims to date. We have confirmed 55 of these attacks and nine of these are also on US manufacturers. Across these nine attacks, seven of the companies involved have reported data breaches. This highlights how Akira not only seeks to encrypt systems but is doubling up on its chances of securing a ransom by also stealing data.
In the case of BK Technologies, we know disruption was minimal but that key data (including that of former and current employees) has been breached. We don’t yet know how many people have been impacted in this breach but anyone potentially impacted should be on high alert for any potential phishing messages and should monitor their accounts for any unauthorized activity.”
Akira is one of a number of ransomware groups that seems to be out there claiming victims left and right. This illustrates why you need to make sure that you’re not the next victim.
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