Network Encrypted by Akira Ransomware? Don’t Panic. Immediate Expert Help is Available.
Are you infected with the Akira ransomware and looking for the solution? You are in the right place. Our team has developed a decryption tool for Akira ransomware by exploiting some critical cryptographic vulnerabilities in the code of the ransomware. The decryptor is tested on both Windows and Linux servers.
Our Akira Decryptor exploits the vulnerabilities in the code and uses online servers to bypass the encryptions. We have set up AI & blockchain-based secure servers where some calculations are implemented by the servers online to bypass some of the encryptions of the ransomware based on the login-id provided by the criminals.
Akira ransomware actively connects a login ID with its dedicated decryptor, utilizing this ID for both communication and the decryption process, a method not commonly seen in other ransomware operations.
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How Does Akira Decryptor Work?
Internet & Login ID Required: Our Akira Decryptor needs an active internet connection and your login ID to recover data from an infected server. Advanced Decryption Technology: We leverage AI & blockchain-based secure servers to bypass the encryption and retrieve your private key.
- AI for Deep Calculations: Our AI performs complex, deep calculations crucial for the decryption process.
- Blockchain for Enhanced Security: The blockchain ensures enhanced security and integrity throughout the decryption.
Exploiting Core Vulnerabilities: The decryptor specifically targets critical cryptographic vulnerabilities and logical flaws within Akira’s code to securely decrypt your files. (We can’t disclose exact technical details, of course.)
No Login ID? No Problem: If you don’t have your login ID, we can provide our universal key to decrypt your data. Please note this is a paid service. Admin Access Needed: For efficient recovery, the Akira Decryptor requires admin access to the infected server.
How to identify if Akira ransomware infected your system
If you’re unable to open your files, notice an unusual file extension, or find a message demanding payment to regain access, Akira ransomware might be the cause.
Files encrypted by Akira typically have their extensions changed to “.akira“.
Signs of a Akira Ransomware Attack
- Akira Ransomware will put a text file named “akira_readme.txt” in each encrypted folder.
- The names of your files are changed to include the .akira extension.
- Your antivirus software is not working or is deactivated.
- Your CPU usage is close to 100%, even though you are not using any applications.
- Your PC seems to be running more slowly than usual.
- Your hard disk is reading and writing at 100% capacity in the background, even when you are not using any applications.
Understanding
Akira Ransomware
Beyond the immediate encryption identified by the ‘.akira’ extension, it’s vital to understand the full scope of an Akira attack. This group, active since 2023, employs a devastating ‘double extortion’ strategy. This means that prior to encrypting your files, they typically exfiltrate significant amounts of your sensitive corporate data, threatening its public release to coerce payment. This dual threat is a key characteristic of their aggressive approach towards businesses worldwide.
Technical Characteristics of Akira:
Akira ransomware is a sophisticated and aggressive threat.
- Encryption: It uses strong hybrid encryption (e.g., ChaCha20/RSA-4096) and often performs partial file encryption for speed. Files are renamed with the
.akiraextension, and a minimalistakira_readme.txtnote is dropped. - Targeting: It’s cross-platform, affecting both Windows and Linux servers, including VMware ESXi. It targets entire networks, not just individual devices.
- Initial Access: Common entry points include exploiting vulnerabilities in VPN services (like Cisco ASA), exposed RDP, phishing, and stolen credentials.
- Post-Exploitation: Operators move laterally, dump credentials (e.g., LSASS), use legitimate tools (LOLBins), and disable security software to evade detection.
- Ransom Demands: Ransoms are typically high, ranging from thousands to millions, and negotiation occurs via a TOR (.onion) site.
- Variants: While initially C++, newer variants written in Rust (sometimes called “Megazord”) have been observed, showcasing its evolving nature.
Rapid Encryption
Akira Ransomware is one of the fastest ransomware encryption speeds, making attacks harder to stop.
Double Extortion Tactics
Steals sensitive data before encrypting files, threatening public leaks.
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Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)
Cybercriminals can easily distribute Akira, making it a global threat.
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Spreads Through Networks
Targets entire IT infrastructures, not just single devices.
What to do if your data is encrypted by Akira?
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Isolate Infected Systems
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AKIRA RANSOMWARE STATISTICS & FACTS
RANSOM AMOUNTS
Akira ransomware often targets large companies or organizations using complex attacks.
The Akira ransom demands range from $100,000 into the millions of dollars. Ransoms are usually paid in Bitcoin. Quick-buy methods of purchasing Bitcoin with PayPal or credit cards do not work for this size of ransom payment and it is important to obtain expert advise to ensure that a payment of this size is legally compliant.
AVERAGE LENGTH
Extended downtime often results from the complexity of negotiating large ransom demands and the logistical requirements for secure and compliant payment processing.
For most ransomware victims, downtime is the most expensive part of the incident. It can also cause significant reputational damage.
CASE OUTCOMES
There are multiple gangs operating Akira ransomware. Most of them reliably deliver working decryptors upon receipt of payment, but it’s important to ensure that you are dealing with a known gang, because some ransomware gangs are known to collect payment and disappear without providing decryption keys.
The most common method used by Akira ransomware to infect victims is phishing, RDP exploits, 0-Day Vulnerability Exploitation, Cisco VPN Vulnerability Exploitations.
| Name | Akira / Akira Ransomware |
| Danger Level | Very High (Uses strong hybrid encryption & employs double extortion) |
| Release date | 2023 |
| Affected Systems | Windows/Linux |
| File Extensions | .akira |
| Ransom Note | akira_readme.txt |
| Contact method/email | Only via a hidden service TOR website |
| Known scammers | Scam Risk: Primary group usually delivers decryptors; however, always verify contacts and be wary of third-party offers. Some ransomware gangs are known to disappear after payment (see ‘Case Outcomes’).” |
A typical Akira ransomware note. Example Ransom note given below varies victim to victim
Hi friends,
Whatever who you are and what your title is if you’re reading this it means the internal infrastructure of your company is fully or partially dead, all your backups – virtual, physical – everything that we managed to reach – are completely removed. Moreover, we have taken a great amount of your corporate data prior to encryption.
Well, for now let’s keep all the tears and resentment to ourselves and try to build a constructive dialogue. We’re fully aware of what damage we caused by locking your internal sources. At the moment, you have to know:
- Dealing with us you will save A LOT due to we are not interested in ruining your financially. We will study in depth your finance, bank & income statements, your savings, investments etc. and present our reasonable demand to you. If you have an active cyber insurance, let us know and we will guide you how to properly use it. Also, dragging out the negotiation process will lead to failing of a deal.
- Paying us you save your TIME, MONEY, EFFORTS and be back on track within 24 hours approximately. Our decryptor works properly on any files or systems, so you will be able to check it by requesting a test decryption service from the beginning of our conversation. If you decide to recover on your own, keep in mind that you can permanently lose access to some files or accidently corrupt them – in this case we won’t be able to help.
- The security report or the exclusive first-hand information that you will receive upon reaching an agreement is of a great value, since NO full audit of your network will show you the vulnerabilities that we’ve managed to detect and used in order to get into, identify backup solutions and upload your data.
- As for your data, if we fail to agree, we will try to sell personal information/trade secrets/databases/source codes – generally speaking, everything that has a value on the darkmarket – to multiple threat actors at ones. Then all of this will be published in our blog – https://akiral2iz6a7qgd3ayp3l6yub7xx2uep76idk3u2kollpj5z3z636bad.onion.
- We’re more than negotiable and will definitely find the way to settle this quickly and reach an agreement which will satisfy both of us.
If you’re indeed interested in our assistance and the services we provide you can reach out to us following simple instructions:
- Install TOR Browser to get access to our chat room – https://www.torproject.org/download/.
- Paste this link – hxxps://akiralkzxzq2dsrzsrvbr2xgbbu2wgsmxryd4csgfameg52n7efvr2id.onion/d/9848450766-HEBKP
- Use this code – – to log into our chat.
Keep in mind that the faster you will get in touch, the less damage we cause.
Public Decryption Tools for Akira Ransomware
There are several akira ransomware decryptors available for now. As you know, akira ransomware is active since 2023. They use several variants and they are updating their encryptors gradually. You can download several public decryptors from the links given below.
Avast Decryptor for Akira Ransomware (Windows and ESXi Servers)for Mid 2023 Version:
Download Link: https://decoded.avast.io/threatresearch/decrypted-akira-ransomware/
Steps to Use the Avast Akira Decryptor
- Download the Decryptor: You would have needed to download the specific Akira decryptor from Avast’s official website or the No More Ransom Project website.
- Run as Administrator: It was generally recommended to run the decryptor executable file as an administrator on your Windows system.
- Follow the Wizard: The tool likely presented a wizard interface to guide you through the decryption process.
- Select Encrypted Files/Folders: You would have needed to specify the locations on your computer where the Akira-encrypted files were stored.
- Provide the File Pair: This was a crucial step. You would have been prompted to provide the path to an original, unencrypted file and its corresponding encrypted version.
- Start the Analysis/Password Cracking: Once you provided the file pair, the decryptor would analyze them and attempt to find the decryption key. This process could take some time, potentially a few seconds to longer depending on the complexity.
- Decrypt Your Files: If the tool successfully found the key, you would then be able to start the decryption process for all the encrypted files you selected.
- Verify Decryption: After the process was complete, you would need to check if your files were successfully decrypted and accessible
Akira Decryptor for ESXI Servers (Linux only) Version :
Download link: https://github.com/yohanes/akira-bruteforce
Steps to Use Akira Decryptor by Yohanes
This is a technical process and requires a strong understanding of Linux command-line, Python, and potentially GPU computing.
- Access the GitHub Repository: Locate Yohanes Nugroho’s GitHub repository for the Akira Linux V3 decryptor. The specific link was not directly provided in the search results, but searching GitHub for “Akira decryptor Linux GPU” or similar terms should help you find it.
- Understand the Requirements and Instructions: Carefully read the documentation and instructions provided in the GitHub repository. This will outline the necessary software, dependencies (like Python and potentially CUDA for GPU acceleration), and how to prepare your system.
- Gather Necessary Data:
- Obtain the timestamps of your encrypted files. Linux tools like
ls -lcan provide modification times, but you might need more precise timestamps if available. - Identify a known plaintext and its corresponding ciphertext (encrypted version). The larger the file, the better.
- Determine your server’s timing offsets: The repository likely provides tools or scripts to help you test your server’s timing to narrow down the range of nanosecond offsets to brute-force.
- Obtain the timestamps of your encrypted files. Linux tools like
- Set Up Your Environment:
- Ensure you have Python installed on your Linux system.
- Install any required libraries or dependencies mentioned in the repository (e.g., for GPU processing).
- If using GPUs, ensure you have the necessary drivers installed (e.g., NVIDIA drivers for CUDA).
- Configure the Decryption Tool: You will likely need to configure the provided scripts with the paths to your encrypted files, the plaintext/ciphertext pair, and potentially the determined timing offsets.
- Run the Brute-Force Script: Execute the Python script designed to brute-force the KCipher2 and ChaCha8 encryption keys using your CPU or (preferably) your GPUs. This process can take a significant amount of time, ranging from days to weeks depending on the GPU power available and the range of timestamps to check.
- Run the Decryptor: Once the script successfully finds the decryption keys, you should be able to use another script in the repository (or modify the brute-force script) to decrypt your Akira-encrypted files using the found keys.
Others
You can look more available decryptors for this ransomware from the link given below.
Akira Decryptors by Nomoreransom: https://www.nomoreransom.org/en/decryption-tools.html
The Critical Role of Backups Against Akira
Akira operators, like most modern ransomware groups, actively hunt for and attempt to delete or encrypt backups to increase pressure on victims to pay. This makes a robust backup strategy absolutely essential:
- Follow the 3-2-1 Rule: Maintain at least 3 copies of your important data, on 2 different types of media, with 1 copy stored offsite or offline.
- Ensure Offline/Immutable Backups: Your most critical defense is having backups that are inaccessible from the main network. This could be:
- Offline Backups: Physically disconnected storage (e.g., rotated external hard drives, tapes).
- Immutable Backups: Cloud storage or appliances configured so backups cannot be altered or deleted for a set period, even by an administrator account (which could be compromised).
- Air-Gapped Backups: Systems that are only connected to the network for brief periods to perform the backup.
- Test Your Backups Regularly: Backups are useless if they can’t be restored. Regularly test your restore process to ensure data integrity and that the process works as expected. Don’t wait for a disaster to discover your backups are corrupted or incomplete.
Reporting an Akira Attack & Legal Considerations
Dealing with a ransomware attack goes beyond technical recovery. There are important reporting steps and potential legal obligations:
- Report to Law Enforcement: File a report with your national cybercrime authority (e.g., the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in the US, Action Fraud in the UK, or your country’s equivalent).
- Why? It helps authorities track ransomware groups, potentially links your case to others, provides an official record, and in some rare instances, law enforcement might recover decryption keys later.
- Notify Relevant Agencies: Depending on your location and industry, you may need to report the incident to specific agencies like CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) in the US.
- Assess Data Breach Obligations: Crucially, since Akira performs data theft (double extortion), determine if sensitive data was accessed or stolen (Personal Identifiable Information – PII, Protected Health Information – PHI, financial data, intellectual property).
- If sensitive data was compromised, you may have legal obligations under regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, etc., to notify affected individuals and regulatory bodies.
- Consult Legal Counsel: It is highly recommended to engage legal counsel specializing in cybersecurity and data privacy to understand your specific obligations based on your jurisdiction and the nature of the potentially stolen data.
Cyber Insurance and Akira Ransomware
If your organization has a cyber insurance policy:
- Notify Your Insurer Immediately: Most policies have strict notification deadlines. Contact your insurer or broker as soon as possible after discovering the incident. Failure to do so could jeopardize your coverage.
- Understand Policy Requirements: Be aware that your policy likely dictates specific steps you must take. Often, insurers require you to use pre-approved (“panel”) vendors for incident response, forensic analysis, legal counsel, and ransom negotiation/payment. Using non-approved vendors might not be covered.
Beyond Encryption: The Threat of Akira’s Data Leaks
Remember, Akira employs double extortion. Paying the ransom to decrypt files does not guarantee they won’t leak your stolen data. The consequences of a data leak can be severe and long-lasting, including:
- Regulatory Fines: Significant penalties under data protection laws (like GDPR).
- Lawsuits: Legal action from customers, employees, or partners whose data was exposed.
- Reputational Damage: Loss of customer trust and public goodwill.
- Competitive Disadvantage: Exposure of trade secrets, intellectual property, or strategic plans.
After Akira: Securing Your Network Post-Recovery
Successfully recovering your data, whether through backups or decryption, isn’t the final step. You need to ensure Akira (or another threat) can’t easily get back in:
- Conduct a Root Cause Analysis: Work with incident response professionals to determine exactly how the attackers gained initial access, how they moved through your network, and what vulnerabilities were exploited. This is critical to prevent recurrence.
- Securely Rebuild Systems: Affected systems should ideally be rebuilt from clean backups or known-good images, not just decrypted. Ensure they are fully patched and hardened before reconnecting to the network.
- Reset Credentials: Change passwords for all accounts, especially administrator and service accounts, that could potentially have been compromised. Implement MFA wherever possible if not already done.
- Implement Lessons Learned: Use the findings from the incident response and root cause analysis to strengthen your security posture. This might involve deploying new tools, changing security policies, or enhancing user training.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this guide is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional cybersecurity or legal advice. Every ransomware incident is unique. If your organization is affected by Akira ransomware, we strongly recommend contacting qualified cybersecurity professionals and legal counsel immediately for tailored guidance.
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