Ghent Dredging has fallen victim to Akira ransomware.

Year

2025

Month

May

Reference number

20250505

Impact area

Shore

Incident location

Nazareth-De Pinte

Incident country

Belgium

Victim country

Belgium

Victim identity

Ghent Dredging

Victim Type

Contractor in dredging and marine works.

Method

Ransomware

Attacker country

Russia

Summary:

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.

Reference URL

https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/akira-ransomware-victim-ghent-dredging/
https://x.com/FalconFeedsio/status/1925947470615375948
https://www.ransomware.live/id/R2hlbnQgRHJlZGdpbmdAYWtpcmE=