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Akira: MD5 hash of a malware sample (payload) ee11300d9a4fcec0e2172de5519049ac

Category: Akira Published: Source updated: First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox IOCs

Description

Indicator that identifies a malware sample (payload). IOC type: MD5 hash of a malware sample (payload). Attributed malware: Akira (aliases: REDBIKE). Confidence: 75. First seen: 2026-07-04 16:17:43 UTC. Reporter: TheRavenFile. Tags: akira, Ransomware.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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hash_md5 ee11300d9a4fcec0e2172de5519049ac

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Type
hash_md5
Value
ee11300d9a4fcec0e2172de5519049ac
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
MD5 hash of a malware sample (payload) attributed to Akira

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References (3)

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    Indicator that identifies a malware sample (payload). IOC type: MD5 hash of a malware sample (payload). Attributed malware: Akira (aliases: REDBIKE). Confidence: 75. First seen: 2026-07-04 16:17:43 UTC. Reporter: TheRavenFile. Tags: akira, Ransomware.

Remediations (10)

  • web:attack.mitre.org

    Akira ransomware employs hybrid encryption and threading to increase the speed and efficiency of encryption and runtime arguments for tailored attacks. Notable variants include Rust-based Megazord for targeting Windows and Akira _v2 for targeting VMware ESXi servers.

  • web:attack.mitre.org

    Akira _v2 is a Rust-based variant of Akira ransomware that has been in use since at least 2024. Akira _v2 is designed to target VMware ESXi servers and includes a new command-line argument set and other expanded capabilities.

  • web:bazaar.abuse.ch

    A malware sample can be associated with only one malware family. The page below gives you an overview on malware samples that MalwareBazaar has identified as Akira .

  • web:bazaar.abuse.ch

    Malware samples associated with tag akira MalwareBazaar Database Samples on MalwareBazaar are usually associated with certain tags. Every sample can associated with one or more tags. Using tags, it is easy to navigate through the huge amount of malware samples in the MalwareBazaar corpus. The page below gives you an overview on malware samples that are tagged with akira . Database Entry

  • web:github.com

    This repository contains a comprehensive technical analysis of the Akira ransomware variant, conducted through deep reverse engineering using Ghidra, Frida, and x64dbg. The analysis spans 8,930+ lines of technical documentation with 69 professional diagrams covering every aspect of the malware's operation.

  • web:github.com

    Simulate Akira Ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) with atomic red team and some own tests to validate security controls Recommend to run it also without pattern based malware protection, to verify EDR behaviour based detections, otherwise pattern based AV will block most of the tools.

  • web:mycert.org.my

    Akira threat actors were first observed deploying the Windows-specific "Megazord" ransomware, with further analysis revealing that a second payload was concurrently deployed in this attack (which was later identified as a novel variant of the Akira ESXi encryptor, "Akira_v2").

  • web:www.cisa.gov

    Akira ransomware threat actors are associated with other groups known as Storm-1567, Howling Scorpius, Punk Spider, and Gold Sahara, and may have connections to the defunct Conti ransomware group. Akira threat actors primarily target small- and medium-sized businesses, but have also impacted larger organizations across various sectors.

  • web:www.picussecurity.com

    Learn how Akira ransomware operates in 2025 with updated CISA findings. Explore its latest TTPs, initial access methods, and actionable defense strategies.

  • web:www.sentinelone.com

    Akira Ransomware uses multi-extortion tactics and a retro-styled leak site. Learn about its negotiation processes and how to mitigate it.

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