Ace Ethanol, an ethanol production company, was reportedly affected by a ransomware attack attributed to the Akira group on February 27, 2026. This incident was disclosed through reports based on threat actor claims, with no official confirmation from the company or regulatory filings yet available. Ace Ethanol is based in northwestern Wisconsin.
The breach reportedly involved 15 GB of corporate data, including employee files containing SSNs. The exact number of affected individuals has not been specified in available reports. There is no information regarding medical or other financial data being compromised, nor have official breach notifications or company statements been made public.
As of the current information, details are limited to early ransomware victim listings. Additional monitoring may reveal further updates regarding notifications or impacts.