Ransomware Group akira Hits: Bee Maid Honey
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Bee Maid Honey — an organization based in CA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group akira. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-16T14:54:41.649240+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Bee Maid Honey |
| Threat Group | akira |
| Summary | Bee Maid Honey Limited is the marketing arm of the Alberta Honey Producers Cooperative Limited and the Manitoba Cooperative Honey Producers Limited. Honey produced by beekeepers in western C anada is processed and packaged at Bee Maid’s Winnipeg, MB and Spruce Grove, AB plants. We will upload 46gb of corporate data soon. Employee personal information (passports numbers, D |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-16T14:54:41.649240+00:00 |
| Region | CA |
| Business Sector | Agriculture and Food Production |
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