TF-1844737
high
📛 Threat Title
Akira: MD5 hash of a malware sample (payload) 6dd9bd329127ae9eb15cbbe715ca9da0
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)
Each indicator is enriched from the IOC database, threat-intel feed corroboration (Threat Hunt) and VirusTotal. Click one to expand.
hash_md5
6dd9bd329127ae9eb15cbbe715ca9da0
IOC database
- Type
- hash_md5
- Value
6dd9bd329127ae9eb15cbbe715ca9da0- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 1 threat
- Description
- MD5 hash of a malware sample (payload) attributed to Akira
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Details From VirusTotal
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References (3)
- External reference ThreatFox IOCs
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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 16:17:43 UTC. Reporter: TheRavenFile. Tags: akira, Ransomware.
Remediations (10)
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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 .
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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
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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.
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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.
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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").
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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.
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web:www.n-able.com
Learn how Akira ransomware operates, including key Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), hashes, and attacker tactics to help detect and reduce risk.
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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.
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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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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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