In a digital age where silence often follows cyber chaos, Hitachi Vantara, a branch of the globally renowned Hitachi Group, found itself forced to shut down key servers after being struck by the notorious Akira ransomware.
The cyberattack, which unfolded over the weekend, disrupted internal operations and forced the company into emergency protocols. Hitachi Vantara—a key player in providing cloud management, data infrastructure, storage, and even ransomware recovery, caters to major global entities, including BMW, China Telecom, Telefónica, and T-Mobile.
The company confirmed the breach in a public statement, acknowledging the gravity of the event:
“On April 26, 2025, Hitachi Vantara experienced a ransomware incident that has resulted in a disruption to some of our systems,”
they stated.
“Upon detecting suspicious activity, we immediately launched our incident response protocols and engaged third-party subject matter experts to support our investigation and remediation process. Additionally, we proactively took our servers offline in order to contain the incident.
We are working as quickly as possible with our third-party subject matter experts to remediate this incident, continue to support our customers, and bring our systems back online in a secure manner. We thank our customers and partners for their patience and flexibility during this time.”
Although Hitachi refrained from naming the perpetrators, industry insiders have linked the intrusion to the Akira ransomware group. Sources familiar with the incident reveal that the gang exfiltrated sensitive files and left behind ransom notes on infected systems. While Hitachi Vantara’s cloud services remain unaffected, the internal networks and Hitachi Vantara Manufacturing were temporarily disrupted during the containment.
Moreover, remote services and technical support operations have been impacted, although customers running self-hosted environments continue to access their data without issues. A second source indicated that the ransomware attack has also impacted several government-related projects, intensifying the potential fallout.
Since its emergence in March 2023, Akira has carved a dark reputation in cyberspace, boasting over 300 victims across a wide range of sectors. Past targets include major names like Stanford University and Nissan in Australia and Oceania. According to federal authorities, Akira has extorted approximately $42 million in ransoms as of April 2024, often demanding between $200,000 to multi-million dollar payments based on the victim’s size.
This breach highlights a sobering truth: even cybersecurity leaders are not immune in a world ruled by silent digital wars.
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