Hitachi Vantara Shuts Down U.S. Systems Amid Akira Ransomware Attack
On April 26, 2025, Hitachi Vantara, the Santa Clara, California-based data infrastructure subsidiary of Japan's Hitachi Ltd., suffered a ransomware attack linked to the Akira threat group. In response, the company shut down key servers and internal systems to contain the breach, affecting manufacturing operations and support capabilities.