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Akira: MD5 hash of a malware sample (payload) 493cf7c8d3ed22ce8990e6ef1c5bb1b5

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 16:17:46 UTC. Reporter: TheRavenFile. Tags: akira, Ransomware.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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hash_md5 493cf7c8d3ed22ce8990e6ef1c5bb1b5

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Type
hash_md5
Value
493cf7c8d3ed22ce8990e6ef1c5bb1b5
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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  • ThreatFox IOC page ThreatFox IOCs

    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 16:17:46 UTC. Reporter: TheRavenFile. Tags: akira, Ransomware.

Remediations (10)

  • 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:cybelangel.com

    Akira hit 84 victims in March 2026 and can encrypt a network in under an hour. How the attack chain works, CISA IOCs, and how to defend.

  • web:github.com

    IOC Package: Akira Ransomware — Case Notes ("Seven Seconds to Stop Akira ") Purpose: Indicators and incident context from a single defended-environment engagement, formatted for CTI and detection use. Malware sample is a per-victim build and may not match public corpus hashes.

  • web:threatfox.abuse.ch

    Akira IOC: 1d895cf4391b817e54fb9ec9d8e65f7e ( md5_hash ) ThreatFox IOC Database You are viewing the ThreatFox database entry for md5_hash ...

  • 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.microsoft.com

    This malware operates on a Ransomware- as -a-Service (RaaS) model, which allows multiple threat actors to conduct widespread attacks. Its primary method is a double-extortion strategy: threat actors first exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised networks and then deploy a payload to encrypt files on Windows devices.

  • web:www.scribd.com

    The document reports the discovery of 17 new samples of Akira Ransomware, all sharing the same entry point and created on August 21, 2024. These samples , each sized at 1.02MB, began appearing between late September and December 2024, and are associated with specific mutexes linked to other malware . A list of MD5 hashes for the samples is also provided, along with a link to further resources.

  • 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.

  • web:www.trellix.com

    The compilation date of the analyzed sample is the 29th of July 2023, and it is a console application. Arguments to such an application are usually shared via the command-line and do not require a graphical interface of sorts. Akira supports a number of arguments, which instruct the malware to execute certain functions. Below, the options are ...

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