# Karakurt: threat group profile

> Karakurt is an extortion group. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Countries and victims named | 4 |
| Thought to operate from | Not known |
| Motive | Extortion |
| Other names | 1 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is Karakurt?

Karakurt is an extortion group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

Karakurt Lair

Security companies each give the same group their own name, so one group can have many.

### What public reporting says

> 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.

## Who does Karakurt go after?

**Countries and victims named:** Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States

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## Public reports about Karakurt

- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa22-152a
- https://www.advintel.io/post/enter-karakurt-data-extortion-arm-of-prolific-ransomware-group
- https://www.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/cyber-defense/karakurt-threat-mitigation

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Karakurt?

Karakurt is an extortion group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Who does Karakurt target?

In public reporting, 4 countries and victims are named, including Canada, Germany, United Kingdom and United States.

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