karma
- First seen
- 2021-12-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:44:17
Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical technology-and-telecommunications
Context
Karma is a ransomware known for encrypting files on infected systems and demanding a ransom for decryption. It primarily targets industries related to financial services, healthcare, and technology.
Detection coverage
- 2 YARA rules
Detection rules
- MALPEDIA_Win_Karma_Auto (yara-rule)
- SEKOIA_Ransomware_Win_Karma (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- news.sophos.com — The Ransomware Threat Intelligence Center (report)
- sentinelone.com — Karma Ransomware An Emerging Threat With A Hint Of Nemty Pedigree (report)
- sentinelone.com — Nokoyawa Ransomware New Karma Nemty Variant Wears Thin Disguise (report)
- Broadcom/Symantec — Sed Fy22Q2 Ses Ransomware Threat Landscape Wp (report)
- news.sophos.com — Conti And Karma Actors Attack Healthcare Provider At Same Time Through Proxyshell Exploits (report)
- ransomlook.io — Karma (report)
- blog.cyble.com — A Deep Dive Analysis Of Karma Ransomware (report)
- blogs.blackberry.com — Threat Thursday Karma Ransomware (report)
- youtube.com — Watch (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Karma (report)