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📛 Threat Title

Akira: MD5 hash of a malware sample (payload) 78d5bbac805b333ec066c1a407403077

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 78d5bbac805b333ec066c1a407403077 VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Too Many Requests for files/78d5bbac805b333ec066c1a407403077

IOC database

Type
hash_md5
Value
78d5bbac805b333ec066c1a407403077
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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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

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Details From VirusTotal

VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Too Many Requests for files/78d5bbac805b333ec066c1a407403077

References (3)

  • External reference ThreatFox IOCs
  • Malpedia profile ThreatFox IOCs
  • 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

    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:blog.qualys.com

    Akira ransomware is rapidly evolving. Discover how it works, who it targets, and how to defend against it with advanced security strategies.

  • web:iosec.in

    Explore the Akira ransomware attack chain with real-world cases like KNP Logistics. Learn how it spreads, encrypts files, exfiltrates data, and how defenders can detect and respond effectively.

  • web:malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de

    Details for the Akira malware family including references, samples and yara signatures.

  • web:threatfox.abuse.ch

    Akira IOC: b58814c0d3e05a164e26674647f331d5 ( md5_hash ) ThreatFox IOC Database You are viewing the ThreatFox database entry for md5_hash ...

  • web:www.cisa.gov

    This updated joint advisory provides network defenders with the latest indicators of compromise, tactics, techniques, and procedures, and detection methods associated with Akira ransomware activity.

  • 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.

  • web:www.trellix.com

    About Akira The ransomware's name likely comes from an 1988 anime movie with the same name (spoilers ahead). The movie's cyberpunk aesthetic is emulated by the ransom group on their leak site, as can be seen on the image below, courtesy of BleepingComputer. Figure 1: The Akira leak site The movie is set in Neo-Tokyo, which was built after Akira destroyed the city. In the movie, Akira ...

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