Ransomware Group akira Hits: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group akira. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-26T13:22:53.159966+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Threat Group | akira |
| Summary | Oral and maxillofacial surgeons Dr. Catrambone and Dr. August , Brockton, MA practice a full sc ope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wis dom tooth removal. We will upload 14gb of corporate data soon. Employee personal information (passports, phone con |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-26T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-26T13:22:53.159966+00:00 |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
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