Ransomware Group akira Hits: IH Engineers
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, IH Engineers — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group akira. This data breach, discovered on 2026-06-23T12:20:21.288925+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | IH Engineers |
| Threat Group | akira |
| Summary | IH Engineers, P.C. is a consulting firm with over 25 years of experience, dedicated to providin g innovative and technically excellent services in design, construction, and structural evaluat ion. The firm operates primarily in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, serving a diverse r ange of clients. We will upload 65gb of corporate data soon. Employee personal docs (passports, SSNs, DLs and ot |
| Date of Breach | 2026-06-23T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-06-23T12:20:21.288925+00:00 |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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