Akira

MITRE

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[Akira](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1024) is a ransomware variant and ransomware deployment entity active since at least March 2023.(Citation: Arctic Wolf Akira 2023) [Akira](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1024) uses compromised credentials to access single-factor external access mechanisms such as VPNs for initial access, then various publicly-available tools and techniques for lateral movement.(Citation: Arctic Wolf Akira 2023)(Citation: Secureworks GOLD SAHARA) [Akira](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1024) operations are associated with "double extortion" ransomware activity, where data is exfiltrated from victim environments prior to encryption, with threats to publish files if a ransom is not paid. Technical analysis of [Akira](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1129) ransomware indicates variants capable of targeting Windows or VMWare ESXi hypervisors and multiple overlaps with [Conti](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0575) ransomware.(Citation: BushidoToken Akira 2023)(Citation: CISA Akira Ransomware APR 2024)(Citation: Cisco Akira Ransomware OCT 2024)

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Techniques Used (17)

ID	ATT&CK	Tactics
T1018	Remote System Discovery	-
T1021.001	Remote Desktop Protocol	-
T1027.001	Binary Padding	-
T1036.005	Match Legitimate Resource Name or Location	-
T1059.001	PowerShell	-
T1078	Valid Accounts	-
T1133	External Remote Services	-
T1213.002	Sharepoint	-
T1219	Remote Access Tools	-
T1482	Domain Trust Discovery	-
T1486	Data Encrypted for Impact	-
T1531	Account Access Removal	-
T1558	Steal or Forge Kerberos Tickets	-
T1560.001	Archive via Utility	-
T1562.001	Disable or Modify Tools	-

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Metadata

ID:	895
Created:	13/01/2026 17:48
Updated:	06/03/2026 16:00