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Akira: MD5 hash of a malware sample (payload) a82006f49debbb71c624429efed67e58

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 16:17:42 UTC. Reporter: TheRavenFile. Tags: akira, Ransomware.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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hash_md5 a82006f49debbb71c624429efed67e58

IOC database

Type
hash_md5
Value
a82006f49debbb71c624429efed67e58
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 16:17:42 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: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:cymulate.com

    Malicious payload delivery: The simulation sends payloads associated with Akira ransomware in a safe, controlled manner. Validation of security controls: It evaluates whether these payloads are blocked or if they penetrate existing defenses to compromise systems.

  • web:github.com

    Overview This repository documents a hands-on malware analysis of an Akira ransomware sample , conducted as part of a Level 7 Cyber Threat Intelligence module at the University of Salford. The analysis was performed in an isolated Windows 10 VirtualBox environment with network access disabled.

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

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

  • 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.ic3.gov

    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.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 is known for its retro aesthetic that's applied to its DLS. Learn about its multi-extortion tactics, negotiation processes, and mitigation techniques.

  • 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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