The Akira Ransomware gang has targeted a defunct Australian media company, Regency Media, and leaked valuable data on the dark web.
Regency Media, which has been non-operational for over two years, had sensitive information including personal details, non-disclosure agreements, and financial records stolen.
The stolen data consists of approximately 16GB of information, raising questions as to why the cyber criminals targeted an inactive company.
While the motive for targeting Regency Media remains unclear, cybersecurity experts suspect that the breach may have occurred around the time the company ceased operations in 2023.