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Akantha

Listed by Eldorado on · organisation based in France

akantha.fr

Disclosed
Jan 5, 2025
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Eldorado
112 victims listed
Country
France
#6 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Eldorado group

In September The El Dorado ransomware group have been rebrand as BlackLock Eldorado has listed 112 victims since October 2023.

Incident analysis

Akantha was listed by Eldorado ransomware, a group with 112 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on January 5, 2025.

Akantha is based in France and operates in the Technology sector. France ranks #6 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 577 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Eldorado typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was Akantha attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Akantha was listed as a victim of the Eldorado ransomware group on January 5, 2025. The organisation is based in France and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Akantha?

Akantha was attacked by Eldorado ransomware. Eldorado is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 112 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Akantha ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Akantha was disclosed on January 5, 2025. 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 Akantha ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Akantha 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 Technology organisation, Akantha likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Eldorado attacks?

To defend against Eldorado 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.