Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota (BASM), a Microsoft Partner, suffered a ransomware attack by the Akira group, discovered on March 4, 2026. The attackers threatened to release over 10 GB of corporate data, including client and employee information.
The breach involved sensitive data types such as W-9 and I-9 forms, passports, driver's licenses, SSNs, medical records, police reports, and court files. The exact number of affected individuals has not been specified in available reports, and no official breach notification statements or regulatory filings have been found.
Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and official notices may be delayed.