Ransomware Group akira Hits: Cozad Asset Management
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Cozad Asset Management — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group akira. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-14T13:51:46.098009+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Cozad Asset Management |
| Threat Group | akira |
| Summary | Cozad Asset Management, Inc. provides the highest quality professional and personalized financi al services and advice to individuals, families and institutional investors throughout the coun try. We will upload 13gb corporate data soon. Employee personal information (passport, DLs, SSN), fi |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-14T13:51:46.098009+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Business Sector | Financial Services |
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