Akira Ransomware is now targeting legacy servers of defunct companies - Cybersecurity Insiders

The Akira Ransomware gang has targeted the defunct Australian media company Regency Media, leaking sensitive data including personal information and financial records. Despite the company’s inactivity, the criminals likely targeted legacy servers containing proprietary data, highlighting the financial motivation behind cyberattacks regardless of the victim’s operational status. This incident underscores the persistent threat of data breaches, even for non-operational companies.