Ransomware Group akira Hits: PennFab
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, PennFab — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group akira. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-02T14:22:30.041744+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | PennFab |
| Threat Group | akira |
| Summary | PennFab is a Pennsylvania-based steel manufacturing company specializing in structural steel fa brication for various industries, including railroad and transportation. They offer a wide rang e of services such as engineering, welding, and custom metal fabrication, ensuring high-quality products made in the USA. We will upload 40gb of corporate data soon. Employee personal information (scanned passports, D |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-02T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-02T14:22:30.041744+00:00 |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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