Karma Ransomware

Malware type
ransomware
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:30:32

Context

This is most likely to affect English speaking users, since the note is written in English. English is understood worldwide, thus anyone can be harmed. The hacker spread the virus using email spam, fake updates, and harmful attachments. All your files are compromised including music, MS Office, Open Office, pictures, videos, shared online files etc.. pretends to be a Windows optimization program called Windows-TuneUp

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • SEKOIA_Ransomware_Win_Karma (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il — Karma Ransomware (report)
  • bleepingcomputer.com — Researcher Finds The Karma Ransomware Being Distributed Via Pay Per Install Network (report)
  • bleepingcomputer.com — The Week In Ransomware November 18Th 2016 Crysis Cryptoluck Chip And More (report)

External references