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Ransomware Group akira Hits: Southern California Telephone Company

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Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Southern California Telephone Company — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group akira. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-15T13:53:02.378312+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization Southern California Telephone Company
Threat Group akira
Summary Southern California Telephone Company (SCTC) is a dynamic telecom provider with over 30 years o
f experience, offering a comprehensive range of services for both residential and business clie
nts. Their product lineup includes high-speed internet, mobility solutions, virtual fax service
s, and VoIP offerings, catering to various connectivity needs.

We will upload 34gb of corporate data soon. Employee personal information (passports, w-9s and
so on), customer information (phone numbers and other sensitive information), contracts and agr
eements, NDAs, confidential certificates and so on.

Date of Breach 2026-09-15T00:00:00+00:00
Discovery Date 2026-09-15T13:53:02.378312+00:00
Region US
Business Sector Energy & Utilities

 

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HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.

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