Ransomware Group akira Hits: Bihl
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Bihl — an organization based in DE — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group akira. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-24T14:52:14.693046+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Bihl |
| Threat Group | akira |
| Summary | Boustead International Heaters (BIH) is a leading global designer and supplier of thermal proce ss equipment, including direct fired heaters, waste heat recovery units (WHRUs), and heat recov ery steam generators (HRSGs). We will upload 392gb of corporate data soon. Huge amount of detailed personal employee informat |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-24T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-24T14:52:14.693046+00:00 |
| Region | DE |
| Business Sector | Other |
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