Year2025 |
MonthMay |
Reference number20250505 |
Impact areaShore |
Incident locationNazareth-De Pinte |
Incident countryBelgium |
Victim countryBelgium |
Victim identityGhent Dredging |
Victim TypeContractor in dredging and marine works. |
MethodRansomware |
Attacker countryRussia |
Ghent Dredging, a Belgian construction firm, was targeted by the Akira ransomware group on May 23, 2025, resulting in the leak of 16 GB of corporate data, including financial records and employee documents. While no download links were posted, the breach highlights serious risks to operational confidentiality and underscores the need for stronger cybersecurity in the marine and construction sectors.