A ransomware group operating under the name iah6477 claims to have carried out a cyberattack against Acima, with the claim dated August 20, 2026. This claim originates from a listing on the group’s own leak site, which is monitored and archived by ransomware.live, a security research platform that tracks the public claims of ransomware and extortion groups. At this time, the claim has not been independently verified, and Acima has not issued any public confirmation regarding this incident.
What we know — and don’t
- A group calling itself iah6477 listed Acima on its leak site, with a claimed attack date of August 20, 2026.
- Acima operates in the finance sector, offering lease-to-own purchasing and financing services to consumers.
- The specific types of data the group claims to have obtained have not been disclosed in the listing and have not been confirmed by any party.
- No regulatory filing, breach notification, or statement from Acima confirming this incident has been identified as of this writing.
- As with all claims made on ransomware leak sites, the information should be treated as unverified until confirmed by the company or an official source.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Change your account password as a precaution, and avoid reusing that password on other sites or services.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your account if it is available and not already active.
- Be cautious of unexpected emails, texts, or calls claiming to be from Acima, especially those asking for personal or payment information — verify through official channels before responding.
- Monitor your bank and credit card statements for any unfamiliar activity tied to accounts associated with this company.
- Consider signing up for an identity monitoring service like a service like Aura or LifeLock to get alerted if your personal information appears somewhere it shouldn’t.
- Keep an eye on your credit report for new accounts or inquiries you don’t recognize.
This claim remains unverified, and BreachLetter will update this page if Acima confirms the incident, issues a statement, or if the matter is reported to relevant regulators.