KELA Research
A deep dive into Akira and Black Basta negotiations [REPORT]
What tactics do these groups use to extort their victims? How much are their initial ransom demands? What is included in ransom demands, i.e., if a victim pays, what does the ransom group provide?
In this report, KELA takes a deep dive into negotiations by Akira and Black Basta, two groups that were among the most prolific ransomware and extortion actors in 2023.
The report will cover:
- Extortion Tactics and Ransom Demands: Examination of ransomware groups’ extortion strategies and the sizing of their initial ransom demands.
- Negotiation Dynamics: Analysis of the components included in ransom demands post-payment and the groups’ openness to negotiation.
- Threat Execution: Evaluation of the consistency with which these groups execute their threats against non-complying victims.