Ransom! UNITED OPTICS GmbH

Victim: UNITED OPTICS GmbH
Country : DE
Actor: akira
Source:
Discovered: 2025-03-28 11:45:22.836910
Published: 2025-03-28 00:00:00.000000
Description :
United Optics GmbH, a prominent chain of specialist opticians established in 1993, operates across Austria and Germany with 36 leading companies and 90 locations. Recently, the company fell victim to a ransomware attack carried out by the Akira hacking group, which has compromised essential corporate documents. This breach includes sensitive information such as contact details of employees and customers, medical documents, and critical financial data including audits, payment details, and reports, potentially posing significant risks to the company’s operations and customer privacy.