Ransomware Group akira Hits: Alcast
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Alcast — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group akira. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-10T14:21:34.173221+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Alcast |
| Threat Group | akira |
| Summary | ALCAST is a leading aluminum casting company specializing in precision casting, sand casting, a nd die casting. They provide high-quality aluminum castings for various industries, including a griculture, defense, heavy equipment, and marine. We will upload 170gb corporate data soon. Employee personal files (passport, DLs, SSNs, address |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-10T14:21:34.173221+00:00 |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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