Ransomware Group akira Hits: Manders
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Manders — an organization based in GB — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group akira. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-16T14:23:12.995518+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Manders |
| Threat Group | akira |
| Summary | Manders Companies is a family-owned contractor based in the Washington Metropolitan Area, recog nized for its full-service maintenance, renovation support, and painting services for multi-fam ily, commercial, and residential properties. We will upload 70gb of corporate data soon. Employee personal information (SSN numbers, passpor |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-16T14:23:12.995518+00:00 |
| Region | GB |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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- train staff to spot attacks — close the gap attackers exploit.
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