The Apache Software Foundation is pushing back against claims made by the Akira ransomware gang, which alleged that they breached Apache OpenOffice and stole 23 GB of sensitive corporate documents. The Akira group has threatened to release this data, claiming it includes personal information such as employee addresses, phone numbers, and financial details. However, the Foundation insists that it does not possess the kind of data mentioned by the attackers. According to the Apache Software Foundation, they take security seriously and have found no evidence supporting the hackers' claims. They clarified that Apache OpenOffice operates as an open-source project, meaning its contributors are volunteers and not paid employees, which further diminishes the likelihood of the organization holding such sensitive information. The Foundation has not received any ransom demands and has not involved law enforcement or cybersecurity experts in their investigation, as they believe their systems remain secure. As of now, there’s no indication that any data has been leaked or that Apache OpenOffice has suffered a breach. The Apache Software Foundation maintains that all project activities and communications are transparent, which allows for public scrutiny of any potential issues.