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Negotiation Chat — Akira

Negotiation chats provided by Valéry Marchive and Julien Mousqueton.

Chat ID: 20230929

Victim
now what?
> 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?
Gang
Victim
you took data? what, like you took files?
list.rar // 375 KB
Gang
These files were taken from your network prior to encryption. You can pick 2-3 random files 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 to our chat and we will upload decrypted copies back.
Gang
Victim
We have to pay too, yes?
Surely.
Gang
Victim
ok. what is the price? what do we get in return?
After payment you will receive a decryptor for each of your systems and manual on how to use it for particular file/system. You will receive a deletion log which means the raid drives that contained the only copy of your data are fully formatted and erased. You will receive a security report that includes information about how we were able to penitrate 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 not sell or publish your data, 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. I will let you know the price shortly, we're reviewing your financial papers to come up with a reasonable demand to you.
Gang
So, we've gone through your files to define your financial abilities. We're willing to set a $300,000 price for ALL the services 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.
Gang
Victim
ANy chance you would share the password for our VCenter? We fear the hardware has now been damaged
We didn't change the password for your VCenter.
Gang
Victim
well.. our creds do not work.. something is broke
Your VСenter was in the quality of a virtual machine on one of the ESXi server. All VMs on this ESXi have been encrypted so you can't login to your VCenter. After payment you will be able to access to any of your data/servers.
Gang
Victim
so the host password was changed?
Victim
VMs are encrypted or deleted?
Encrypted for sure.
Gang
The host password was changed, correct. You will get the pass after payment.
Gang
Victim
we need to know if the VMs are intact before we pay please...thus need limited access to the host
We can't provide, sorry. All we can offer you is to choose 2-3 encrypted files and upoad them to our chat so we can will upload decrypted copies back for you to be calm.
Gang
Victim
OK, Im not sure we will want to pay anything if we cant validate that the VMs are just encrypted vs. deleted or harmed in some other way. thanks
Victim
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Victim
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Victim
[redacted].docx
We will provide these files soon. Also will you upload files for decryption?
Gang
[redacted]files.rar // 1.28 MB
Gang
Victim
what is the breakdown of pricing for the services--if we decide to pay?
Full decryption assistance costs 150k in your case, the evidence of data removal is 125k and the security report is 25k. All the guarantees are coming as a default.
Gang
Victim
ok
We need your decision.
Gang
We will put your name on our blog today.
Gang
Victim
as part of the local government, these decisions take everyone getting involved. This means things move slow
So everyone involved needs to hurry up. We won't wait long.
Gang
Victim
What is your best price ?
For the whole deal?
Gang
Victim
yes. we are interested in the whole deal.
We would accept $250,000.
Gang
Victim
OK. i will share your offer with the board tonight or in the AM. Thanks
Hurry up on your part please.
Gang
Victim
Our board is at this level of approval: $137,000 - Monies over this amount have other local regulatory hurdles.
We will discuss internally.
Gang
The management has decided to accept your offer. I will provide you with a btc wallet ID shortly.
Gang
Here it is: [redacted] We expect to get payment within next 24 hours.
Gang
Victim
24 hrs. yikes! we will do our best. thanks
We believe in you.
Gang
Victim
They said Monday is the soonest they can pay.
We will wait.
Gang
It is already Tuesday. If we don't receive payment within 24 hours, you will see your name in our blog. Your data will be uploaded before the weekend this way.
Gang
You can find yourself in our news column: https://akiral2iz6a7qgd3ayp3l6yub7xx2uep76idk3u2kollpj5z3z636bad.onion/ If you want this post to be removed, we have to agree at something.
Gang
Victim
We cant gather funds as quickly as you like. Now that you have let evryone know it will be even more dificult to get funds. Why did you do this???
We can't read your thoughts. You left us almost 10 days ago and haven't dropped a word. Hurry up on your end. The post will be taken down immediately after payment.
Gang
Victim
Is the btc wallet still good to use?
Hello. Sure, you can use it.
Gang
When will we see the transfer? We won't be waiting for another week. We either publish your data prior to weekend or receive the payment and get this over.
Gang
Victim
whee is the best/proper place to purchase bitcoin?
C'mon guys. If you really wanted to pay, you would have done so a couple of weeks ago. Don't waste our time, please leave this chat. We absolutely do not care about this modest amount, so your data will be published soon.
Gang
Victim
where
You will know.
Gang