Description : Archie Cochrane Ford is the largest Ford Dealer in Montana for in
ventory and sales volume. They offer a wide range of services, in
cluding a full-service department, parts department and body shop
.

We are ready to upload more than 8 GB of internal corporate docum
ents including: HR documents, contact numbers and e-mail address,es of employees, SSNs, inside financial information, driver licen
ses etc.

Ransomware Victims – ALL
Other Victims by akira

Ransomware Landscape Overview

Victim: Archie Cochrane Ford

• Largest Ford Dealer in Montana for inventory and sales volume.
• Offers a full range of services including service department, parts department, and body shop.
• Potential target due to large volume of sensitive internal corporate documents.

Actor: Akira

• Emerging ransomware group known for targeting various sectors.
• Utilizes sophisticated encryption methods to lock files and demand ransom.
• Often leaks sensitive data to increase pressure on victims to pay.

Ransomware Landscape in the US

• Ransomware attacks have surged, affecting businesses across multiple sectors.
• Healthcare, finance, and education are among the most targeted industries.
• Ransom demands can range from thousands to millions of dollars.
• Many organizations face reputational damage and operational disruptions post-attack.
• Data leaks are common, with attackers threatening to publish sensitive information.

US National Cyber Agency Information

• The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leads federal efforts to enhance cybersecurity.
• CISA provides resources and guidance for organizations to improve their defenses against ransomware.
• Collaboration with law enforcement agencies to investigate ransomware incidents.
• Encourages organizations to implement robust backup solutions and incident response plans.
• Regularly issues alerts and advisories regarding emerging ransomware threats.