In the latest cybersecurity news, Consolidated Sterilizer Systems — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group akira. This data breach, discovered on 2025-12-05 13:18:28.168660, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Consolidated Sterilizer Systems |
| Threat Group | akira |
| Summary | Consolidated Sterilizer Systems has been manufacturing steam ster ilizers and autoclaves in Boston, Massachusetts since 1946, setti ng the industry standard for over 60 years. Their product range i ncludes customizable laboratory autoclaves for various applicatio ns such as animal research, life sciences, food safety, and healt hcare environments. We are ready to upload about 10gb of corporate data. Employee per |
| Date of Breach | 2025-12-05 00:00:00.000000 |
| Discovery Date | 2025-12-05 13:18:28.168660 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | None |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
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