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acima

Ransomware attack by Iah6477 · Disclosed August 20, 2026 · 🇺🇸 United States

acima.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 20, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Iah6477
7 total victims
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Industry
Financial Services

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Iah6477. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

Iah6477 was listed acima on its dark web leak site on 20 August 2026; acima is based in the United States and operates in the Financial Services sector.

About the Iah6477 group

Archive without group name Iah6477 has listed 3 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

acima was targeted by Iah6477 ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 7 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 20, 2026, when acima appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

acima is based in United States , operating in the Financial Services sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 9,416 victims in our database.

Sector context: Financial sector organisations are targeted for their access to funds, sensitive financial data, and the reputational damage a public breach can cause. Regulatory requirements also increase recovery costs.

Iah6477 typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Sep 5, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was acima attacked by ransomware?

Yes. acima was listed as a victim of the Iah6477 ransomware group on August 20, 2026. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked acima?

acima was attacked by Iah6477 ransomware. Iah6477 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 7 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the acima ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on acima was disclosed on August 20, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the acima ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from acima has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Financial Services organisation, acima likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Iah6477 attacks?

To defend against Iah6477 and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.