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Akira — 20240317

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Actor
Akira
Record date
Mar 17, 2024
Messages
8
Participants
Akira, Victim

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  1. Message 001 From Victim Victim Date Not recorded

    > What is the price to decrypt?

  2. Message 002 From Akira Actor / other Date Not recorded

    > Hello. You've reached an Akira support chat. Currently, we are preparing the list of data we took from your network. For now you have to know that dealing with us is the best possible way to settle this quick and cheap. Keep in touch and be patient with us. We will reach out to you soon.

    Do you have a permission to conduct a negotiation on behalf of your organization? Once we get a response you will be provided with all the details.

  3. Message 003 From Victim Victim Date Not recorded

    > Yes

  4. Message 004 From Victim Victim Date Not recorded

    >?

  5. Message 005 From Akira Actor / other Date Not recorded

    > So, we didn't take your data. We are the ones who can properly decrypt your data and restore your infrastructure in a short period of time. After payment you will receive a decryptor for each of your systems and manual on how to use it for particular file/system. If you face any problems during decryption process, we will be here to support. You will receive a security report that includes information about how we were able to penetrate your network, as well as exclusive first-hand information about the state of your network, the vulnerabilities that we found. What's more, you'll receive high-quality technical recommendations on eliminating any vulnerabilities and strengthening your network to secure your internal and external infrastructure. You will also receive written guarantees that we will keep this conversation private, and delete this chat later. We won't come back for more money after payment and we won't attack you again. The price is $10,000,000. To prove that we can properly decrypt your data you can upload 2-3 encrypted files up to 10 MB each to our chat and we will upload decrypted copies back.

  6. Message 006 From Akira Actor / other Date Not recorded

    > In case of a quick payment, we will be able to consider a good discount.

  7. Message 007 From Akira Actor / other Date Not recorded

    > Hello. We are expecting to get a reply from you today.

  8. Message 008 From Akira Actor / other Date Not recorded

    > Isn't it easier to come to an agreement with us?