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Ascoma Group

Ransomware attack by Akira · Disclosed March 13, 2025 · 🇲🇨 MC

ascoma.com

Date Disclosed
Mar 13, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Akira
1,402 total victims
Country
🇲🇨 MC
Industry
Financial Services

Incident Analysis

Ascoma Group was targeted by Akira ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 1,402 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on March 13, 2025, when Ascoma Group appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Ascoma Group is based in MC , operating in the Financial Services sector. MC ranks #103 globally for ransomware attacks, with 5 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.

Akira 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: Aug 6, 2026 12:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Ascoma Group attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Ascoma Group was listed as a victim of the Akira ransomware group on March 13, 2025. The organisation is based in MC and operates in the Financial Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Ascoma Group?

Ascoma Group was attacked by Akira ransomware. Akira is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 1,402 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Ascoma Group ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Ascoma Group was disclosed on March 13, 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 Ascoma Group ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Ascoma Group 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, Ascoma Group likely held financial records, client data, and transaction histories.

How can organisations protect against Akira attacks?

To defend against Akira 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.