Ransom:Win32/Akira.A is the detection name for a 64-bit Windows version of the Akira ransomware, a persistent threat active since March 2023. This malware operates on a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which allows multiple threat actors to conduct widespread attacks. Its primary method is a double-extortion strategy: threat actors first exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised networks and then deploy a payload to encrypt files on Windows devices. 

This operation poses a significant threat to enterprise environments. Threat actors gain initial access to networks by exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances. They also use stolen credentials for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and conduct sophisticated phishing campaigns. After infiltration, they move to steal data before launching the file-encryption routine. They threaten to publish the stolen information on their dark web leak site to pressure victims into paying the ransom, making data recovery and breach containment critical priorities for affected organizations. 

Ransom:Win32/Akira!MTB is the detection name for a 32-bit Windows version of the Akira ransomware, a persistent threat active since March 2023. This malware operates on a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which allows multiple threat actors to conduct widespread attacks. Its primary method is a double-extortion strategy: threat actors first exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised networks and then deploy a payload to encrypt files on Windows devices. 

This operation poses a significant threat to enterprise environments. Threat actors gain initial access to networks by exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances. They also use stolen credentials for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and conduct sophisticated phishing campaigns. After infiltration, they move to steal data before launching the file-encryption routine. They threaten to publish the stolen information on their dark web leak site to pressure victims into paying the ransom, making data recovery and breach containment critical priorities for affected organizations. 

The “!MTB” suffix refers to Machine Threat Behavior, which indicates that this trojan was detected using behavioral analysis or machine learning models. Instead of relying on a static signature (like a known file hash), the antivirus engine identified the program's actions, sequence of operations, or code patterns as malicious. These patterns are consistent with the known behavior of the Akira family.  

Ransom:Win32/Akira!sms is the detection name for a Win32 version of the Akira ransomware, a persistent threat active since March 2023. This malware operates on a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which allows multiple threat actors to conduct widespread attacks. Its primary method is a double-extortion strategy: threat actors first exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised networks and then deploy a payload to encrypt files on Windows devices. 

This operation poses a significant threat to enterprise environments. Threat actors gain initial access to networks by exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances. They also use stolen credentials for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and conduct sophisticated phishing campaigns. After infiltration, they move to steal data before launching the file-encryption routine. They threaten to publish the stolen information on their dark web leak site to pressure victims into paying the ransom, making data recovery and breach containment critical priorities for affected organizations. 

Ransom:Win32/Akira!rfn is the detection name for a Win32 version of the Akira ransomware, a persistent threat active since March 2023. This malware operates on a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which allows multiple threat actors to conduct widespread attacks. Its primary method is a double-extortion strategy: threat actors first exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised networks and then deploy a payload to encrypt files on Windows devices. 

This operation poses a significant threat to enterprise environments. Threat actors gain initial access to networks by exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances. They also use stolen credentials for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and conduct sophisticated phishing campaigns. After infiltration, they move to steal data before launching the file-encryption routine. They threaten to publish the stolen information on their dark web leak site to pressure victims into paying the ransom, making data recovery and breach containment critical priorities for affected organizations. 

Ransom:Win32/Akira.A!ibt is the detection name for a Win32 version of the Akira ransomware, a persistent threat active since March 2023. This malware operates on a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which allows multiple threat actors to conduct widespread attacks. Its primary method is a double-extortion strategy: threat actors first exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised networks and then deploy a payload to encrypt files on Windows devices. 

This operation poses a significant threat to enterprise environments. Threat actors gain initial access to networks by exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances. They also use stolen credentials for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and conduct sophisticated phishing campaigns. After infiltration, they move to steal data before launching the file-encryption routine. They threaten to publish the stolen information on their dark web leak site to pressure victims into paying the ransom, making data recovery and breach containment critical priorities for affected organizations. 

Ransom:Win32/Akira.B!ibt is the detection name for a Win32 version of the Akira ransomware, a persistent threat active since March 2023. This malware operates on a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which allows multiple threat actors to conduct widespread attacks. Its primary method is a double-extortion strategy: threat actors first exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised networks and then deploy a payload to encrypt files on Windows devices. 

This operation poses a significant threat to enterprise environments. Threat actors gain initial access to networks by exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances. They also use stolen credentials for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and conduct sophisticated phishing campaigns. After infiltration, they move to steal data before launching the file-encryption routine. They threaten to publish the stolen information on their dark web leak site to pressure victims into paying the ransom, making data recovery and breach containment critical priorities for affected organizations. 

Ransom:Win32/AkiraRansomNote!MTB is the detection name for a Win32 version of the Akira ransomware, a persistent threat active since March 2023. This malware operates on a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which allows multiple threat actors to conduct widespread attacks. Its primary method is a double-extortion strategy: threat actors first exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised networks and then deploy a payload to encrypt files on Windows devices. 

This operation poses a significant threat to enterprise environments. Threat actors gain initial access to networks by exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances. They also use stolen credentials for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and conduct sophisticated phishing campaigns. After infiltration, they move to steal data before launching the file-encryption routine. They threaten to publish the stolen information on their dark web leak site to pressure victims into paying the ransom, making data recovery and breach containment critical priorities for affected organizations. 

The “!MTB” suffix refers to Machine Threat Behavior, which indicates that this trojan was detected using behavioral analysis or machine learning models. Instead of relying on a static signature (like a known file hash), the antivirus engine identified the program's actions, sequence of operations, or code patterns as malicious. These patterns are consistent with the known behavior of the Akira family.