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VODOTEHNIKA D.D.

Ransomware attack by Akira Β· Disclosed January 17, 2025 Β· πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Croatia

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Date Disclosed
Jan 17, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Akira
1,401 total victims
Country
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Croatia
Industry
Consumer Services

Incident Analysis

VODOTEHNIKA D.D. was targeted by Akira ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 1,401 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 17, 2025, when VODOTEHNIKA D.D. appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

VODOTEHNIKA D.D. is based in Croatia , operating in the Consumer Services sector. Croatia ranks #51 globally for ransomware attacks, with 26 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

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: Aug 4, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was VODOTEHNIKA D.D. attacked by ransomware?

Yes. VODOTEHNIKA D.D. was listed as a victim of the Akira ransomware group on January 17, 2025. The organisation is based in Croatia and operates in the Consumer Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked VODOTEHNIKA D.D.?

VODOTEHNIKA D.D. was attacked by Akira ransomware. Akira is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 1,401 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the VODOTEHNIKA D.D. ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on VODOTEHNIKA D.D. was disclosed on January 17, 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 VODOTEHNIKA D.D. ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from VODOTEHNIKA D.D. 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 Consumer Services organisation, VODOTEHNIKA D.D. 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.