Wakefield & Associates, LLC, a revenue cycle management firm specializing in healthcare billing and debt collection, suffered a ransomware attack by the Akira group. The breach, discovered on September 24, 2025, involved unauthorized access to files as early as January 17, 2025, with 13 GB of sensitive data exfiltrated. Compromised information included names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license/state ID numbers, financial data, health records, and collection account details. The stolen data was later posted on the dark web (February 11, 2025), raising concerns about delayed disclosure. Affected individuals face risks of identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorized use of personal/health information, with potential long-term repercussions for credit and privacy. The company notified impacted parties and reported the incident to the Maine Attorney General (November 7, 2025). Legal investigations are underway for compensation claims.