Akira Ransomware Claims 23GB Data Theft in Alleged Apache OpenOffice Breach

The Akira ransomware group has reportedly claimed responsibility for breaching Apache OpenOffice, asserting that it stole 23 gigabytes of sensitive internal data from the open-source software foundation. 

The announcement was made on October 29 through Akira’s dark web leak site, where the group threatened to publish the stolen files if its ransom demands were not met. Known for its double-extortion tactics, Akira typically exfiltrates confidential data before encrypting victims’ systems to increase pressure for payment. 

Apache OpenOffice, a long-standing project under the Apache Software Foundation, provides free productivity tools that rival commercial platforms such as Microsoft Office. Its suite includes Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, and Math, and it supports more than 110 languages across major operating systems. The software is widely used by educational institutions, small businesses, and individuals around the world. 

Despite the severity of the claims, early reports indicate that the public download servers for OpenOffice remain unaffected, meaning users’ software installations are currently considered safe. 

According to Akira’s post, the data set includes personal details of employees such as home addresses, phone num

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