Karakurt
Observation period
0
Techniques
0
Reports
- Latest observed activity
- No dated reports available
- First observed
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Profile
Karakurt actors have employed a variety of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), creating significant challenges for defense and mitigation. Karakurt victims have not reported encryption of compromised machines or files; rather, Karakurt actors have claimed to steal data and threatened to auction it off or release it to the public unless they receive payment of the demanded ransom. Known ransom demands have ranged from $25,000 to $13,000,000 in Bitcoin, with payment deadlines typically set to expire within a week of first contact with the victim.
Relevance for Germany, Austria and Switzerland
high
Assessment based on target countries according to MISP Galaxy (CFR Cyber Operations Tracker).
Target countries according to source Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Aliases
- Karakurt Lair