// Context
About This Negotiation
This transcript documents a Akira ransomware negotiation with a redacted victim organisation.
The negotiation consisted of 12 messages exchanged over Unknown.
The initial ransom demand was $550,000. The negotiation resulted in a confirmed payment.
// Primary Source
Full Transcript — Verbatim
Reproduced from Casualtek's Ransomchats archive. URLs have been redacted.
Victim names are shown only where the breach was publicly reported in mainstream media. Any organisation wishing their name redacted can contact us at
enquiries@binary-response.com — we will act promptly.
[Victim] — — Message 1/12
> We found some note so we're here. Hello?
[Akira] — — Message 2/12
> 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.
[Victim] — — Message 3/12
> Yes.
[Akira] — — Message 4/12
> List.7z // 93.7 KB
[Akira] — — Message 5/12
> 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. 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. 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;
3) security report on vulnerabilities we found;
4) guarantees not to publish or sell your data;
5) 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.
[Victim] — — Message 6/12
> We're taking a look at this. Please wait.
[Akira] — — Message 7/12
> Waiting for your file requests today.
[Akira] — — Message 8/12
> Are you going to work with us?
[Victim] — — Message 9/12
> These are the ones we chose: D:\[redacted].com\unpacked\[redacted].docx D:\[redacted].com\unpacked\[redacted].PDF D:\[redacted].com\unpacked\[redacted].pdf
[Akira] — — Message 10/12
> files.rar // 450 KB
[Akira] — — Message 11/12
> You can review. If you want to test our decryption tool, provide encrypted files today.
[Akira] — — Message 12/12
> We're willing to set a $550,000 price for ALL the services we offer. We accept payments in BTC. To gain bitcoins you need to go to any exchange platform as binance or coinbase. Here are the guides: [REDACTED URL]
[REDACTED URL] You also can buy bitcoin from any local brokers. If you withdraw funds from your bank account, then you have to inform the bank that you need this money for investment purposes only. Any success with encrypted files?