Cyber Threat Actor: Akira Ransomware Group

The Akira Ransomware Group is also known as the Akira ransomware gang. The group’s location has been reported as Russia. Akira operates as a ransomware threat actor. Ransomware attacks typically involve the encryption of victim data and a demand for payment to restore access. The group’s activity has been observed in publicly reported incidents. No further details about the group’s size, structure, or affiliations are publicly available.

On 21 June 2023, the Akira Ransomware Group launched a cyber attack against Yokohama Off‑Highway Tires (Yokohama OHT). The victim, Yokohama OHT, is a manufacturer of off‑highway tires. According to reports from two online media sources, the attack compromised at least some of the company’s computer systems. The incident was publicly described as a ransomware event. Specific operational or data impacts of the breach were not detailed in the initial disclosures. The attack occurred at the end of June 2023, as noted in contemporary reporting. A Tyrepress article published on 21 June 2023 covered the incident and noted that comments on the piece were closed. The article cites the two online media sources as the basis for the timing and attribution of the attack.