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Mettler Partner

Ransomware attack by Akira Β· Disclosed January 21, 2026 Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland

mettlerpartner.ch

Date Disclosed
Jan 21, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Akira
1,353 total victims
Country
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
Industry
Construction

Incident Analysis

Mettler Partner was targeted by Akira ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 1,353 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 21, 2026, when Mettler Partner appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Mettler Partner is based in Switzerland , operating in the Construction sector. Switzerland ranks #13 globally for ransomware attacks, with 162 victims in our database.

Sector context: Construction firms often hold sensitive project data, client financials, and intellectual property. The industry's typically lean IT security teams can make them more vulnerable.

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 00:01 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Mettler Partner attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Mettler Partner was listed as a victim of the Akira ransomware group on January 21, 2026. The organisation is based in Switzerland and operates in the Construction sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Mettler Partner?

Mettler Partner was attacked by Akira ransomware. Akira is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 1,353 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Mettler Partner ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Mettler Partner was disclosed on January 21, 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 Mettler Partner ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Mettler Partner 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 Construction organisation, Mettler Partner likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

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.