Akira Claims It Stole Data from Hygrade Safety
Summary
The Akira ransomware group claims it exfiltrated employee information, project details, specifications, and NDA-related data from Hygrade Safety. The claim has not been independently confirmed.
Key points
- Hygrade Safety is the named US victim; the claim was discovered on October 6, 2026.
- The Akira group allegedly exfiltrated employee names, addresses, and phone numbers.
- The claimed data also includes project details, specifications, and NDA-related corporate information.
- The post states that the ransomware group's claims are unverified and invites an official statement from Hygrade Safety.
Article Details
- Victim
- Hygrade Safety
- Claim Date
- 2026-10-06
- Encryption Status
- Unknown; no encryption is reported.
- Exfiltration Status
- Alleged by Akira; not independently confirmed.
- Exfiltrated Data
- The claim alleges exfiltration of employee information, project details and specifications, and NDAs and related corporate data.
- Leak Status
- A ransomware claim is reported, but publication or verification of leaked data is not established.
Threat Actors
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Industries
Agriculture and Food ProductionSector: Agriculture and Food ProductionConstructionHygrade Safety (US) reported a ransomware claim by threat actor Akira, a manufacturer and direct importer serving construction and industrial markets since 1949.IndustrialHygrade Safety (US) reported a ransomware claim by threat actor Akira, a manufacturer and direct importer serving construction and industrial markets since 1949.