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Akira: MD5 hash of a malware sample (payload) 4ef616fe7054594e771868ae860feee5

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 4ef616fe7054594e771868ae860feee5

IOC database

Type
hash_md5
Value
4ef616fe7054594e771868ae860feee5
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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  • 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 16:17:43 UTC. Reporter: TheRavenFile. Tags: akira, Ransomware.

Remediations (10)

  • web:bazaar.abuse.ch

    Using the form below, you can search for malware samples by a hash ( MD5 , SHA256, SHA1), imphash, tlsh hash , ClamAV signature, tag or malware family. Browse Database

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

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

  • 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.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

    First discovered in 2023, Akira ransomware seemed to be just another ransomware family that entered the market. This blog dives into Akira's inner workings.

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