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Ransomware Victim

Geotec

Ransomware attack by Akira Β· Disclosed August 11, 2025 Β· πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany

geotec-gmbh.com

Date Disclosed
Aug 11, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Akira
1,036 total victims
Country
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Industry
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Incident Analysis

Geotec was targeted by Akira ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 1,036 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 11, 2025, when Geotec appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Geotec is based in Germany . Germany ranks #2 globally for ransomware attacks, with 538 victims in our database.

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 β€” 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: Jun 10, 2026 06:09 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Geotec attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Geotec was listed as a victim of the Akira ransomware group on August 11, 2025. The organisation is based in Germany. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Geotec?

Geotec was attacked by Akira ransomware. Akira is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 1,036 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Geotec ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Geotec was disclosed on August 11, 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 Geotec ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Geotec 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. Sensitive business data was likely targeted.

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.