Ransomware Group akira Hits: Pilot Precision
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Pilot Precision — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group akira. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-15T14:53:24.483482+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Pilot Precision |
| Threat Group | akira |
| Summary | Pilot Precision Products specializes in industrial broaches, cutting tools, milling, drilling, and turning for machining operations. They offer a diverse array of products including CNC inde xable broaching, solid carbide drills, and various types of milling tools. We will upload 30gb of corporate data soon. Employee personal information (SSN numbers, names, |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-15T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-15T14:53:24.483482+00:00 |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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