Akira Ransomware Targets Norwegian Ship Services

Year

2024

Month

November

Reference number

20241103

Impact area

Shore

Incident location

Norway

Incident country

Norway

Victim country

Norway

Victim identity

Norwegian Ship Services

Victim Type

Ship Services

Method

Ransomware

Summary:

The Akira Ransomware group have targeted the Norwegian Ship Services in November of 2024. The threat actor practices multi-extortion tactics and host a TOR-based website where victims are listed along with any stolen data if a victim fails to comply with the ransom demands. Since Ship Services is providing essential maritime services across a wide spectrum for 40 years, such an attack can disrupt their operations and have impact in the organizations' reputation.

Reference URL

https://www.ransomware.live/id/U2hpcCBTZXJ2aWNlc0Bha2lyYQ==
https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/akira-ransomware-victim-ship-services/