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Negotiation Chat — Akira

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Negotiation chats provided by Valéry Marchive and Julien Mousqueton.

Chat ID: 20260216

Initial Ransom
$150,000
Negotiated Ransom
$130,000
Ransom Paid
Yes
Victim
Hi
Victim
we need to know the next steps to this
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. ATTENTION! Strictly prohibited: - Deleting files with .arika extension; - Replacing or renaming .arika and .akira files; - Using third party software to recover your systems. If you violate these rules, we cannot guarantee a successful recovery.
Gang
Victim
Yes I have
Please wait for details.
Gang
List.txt.7z // 2.2 MB
Gang
These files were taken from your network prior to encryption. You can pick 2-3 random files up to 10 MB each from the list and we will upload them to this chat as a proof of possession. We're looking through your financial papers to come up with a reasonable demand to you. We offer: 1) full decryption assistance; 2) evidence of data removal and guarantees not to publish or sell your data; 3) security report on vulnerabilities we found; 4) guarantees not to attack you in the future. Let me know whether you're interested in a whole deal or in parts. This will affect the final price.
Gang
Victim
1
Victim
can show the price for option 1 only and price for option 1 + 2 toghether?
$200,000 for these 2 options.
Gang
Victim
And for option 1 only ?
$150,000.
Gang
Victim
Are these values negotiable?
Victim
For option 1, we can pay $75,000. Is that possible?
We're only going to discuss 6 figures. $135,000 and we can shake hands.
Gang
Here is our BTC wallet ID for payment: [redacted]
Gang
Victim
We propose the value of $119,000 (+/- one bitcoin). Deal?
Victim
Can we start the payment initiation process with our indicated amount?
Victim
$119,000
Victim
Assuming the value of $119,000, what guarantees do we have that you can decrypt our files?
Guys, $130,000 is the lowest. The wallet is above.
Gang
Victim
ok. $130,000
Victim
What guarantees do we have for data decryption?
You will restore your systems in less than 24 hours. If you have any troubles or questions, we will be here to assist.
Gang
Victim
Would you be willing to decrypt some of the files you left here?
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.
Gang
Victim
akira_files.zip // 820 KB
Decrypted.7z // 147 KB
Gang
Here are the files. Do you want to see files from the list for proof?
Gang
Victim
Yes.
Provide names of files you want us to show you. Do it today.
Gang
Victim
files_show.txt // 360 Bytes
Victim
We sent some documents.
Victim
During the attack, the NAS firmware was damaged. Will this be replaced as well?
Files.rar // 469 KB
Gang
Here are the files. Are you ready to proceed with payment?
Gang
Two NAS were encrypted and another was deleted (only backups were inside).
Gang
Victim
In addition to servers, will NAS be decrypted as well?
Yes, the NAS will be decrypted. Ready to pay?
Gang
Victim
Give us a few more days.
What's your progress?
Gang
Victim
Waiting for trading approval to purchase BTC at the agreed amount.
Victim
After payment, how will everything happen next?
We will give you our decryption tool and instructions how to use it.
Gang
Victim
Today's date $130,000 is 1.12 BTC. This is the amount we will transfer.
How soon are you going to make payment?
Gang
Victim
Today we will give a transfer order.
Keep us posted.
Gang
Victim
The amount we are transferring is under validation because it is a considerable amount.
Victim
The chain we will use will be BTC.
Are you going to pay today?
Gang
Victim
We are still pending validation from Binance.
Too long guys.
Gang
Victim
We are working hard to make the payment.
Victim
We want to fulfill our agreement.
Speed things up.
Gang
Victim
When transferring 1.12 BTC to your wallet, you'll be asked for destination information, including your name and country. What do we write?
You can write whatever you want. Waiting for payment.
Gang
Victim
We're now sending a small amount for testing. Can you confirm?
Victim
We await your confirmation to transfer the remaining amount.
0.0005 BTC received. You can proceed with the rest amount.
Gang
Victim
We're having trouble making the transfer because it's a large amount.
Victim
We're working hard on alternatives.
Keep us posted.
Gang
Victim
Any suggestions?
You can find a broker to help you make the transaction. But you have to be quick as we are not going to wait long.
Gang
Victim
We'll send you the bitcoins. Send us the encryption key right away.
unlocker.7z // 2.1 MB
Gang
unlocker.exe -p="path_to_unlock" unlocker.exe -s="C:\paths.txt" where "paths.txt" is a list of paths for the decryptor, each path on a new line ESXi commands 1) chmod +x unlocker 2) ./unlocker -p="/vmfs/volumes"
Gang
Victim
I need to change the ex_ to exe ?
Correct.
Gang
Victim
And that QNAP nas with backups and one shared folder ?
What do you mean?
Gang
Victim
We have one qnap that is asking for initialization, we need the data that was on that QNAP
Victim
Do we have any solution for this ?
Please wait.
Gang
That QNAP has been reset. Unfortunately, we can't help you with it.
Gang