{
  "family": "karamanak",
  "sample_count": 1,
  "category": "trojan",
  "description": "<h3>Executive Summary</h3>\nKaramanak (highly likely a detection alias or typo for the infamous <strong>Carbanak</strong> APT malware) is an advanced, highly sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) and Banking Trojan. Originally discovered targeting the SWIFT network and ATM infrastructure of global financial institutions, it is a tool utilized by elite cybercriminal syndicates (often tracked as FIN7 or the Carbanak gang) to orchestrate multi-million dollar digital heists.\n\n<h3>Infection Vector and Technical Capabilities</h3>\nKaramanak infections are the result of highly targeted, persistent campaigns. Initial access is typically achieved through highly customized spear-phishing emails containing weaponized Microsoft Word documents (exploiting vulnerabilities like CVE-2015-1641 or utilizing malicious macros) sent specifically to bank employees.\n\nOnce inside the network, Karamanak deploys a comprehensive espionage and theft suite:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deep Cover Surveillance:</strong> The malware is designed for long-term espionage. It features advanced keylogging, desktop video recording (VNC capabilities), and audio capture. The attackers use these tools to silently study the bank's internal procedures, administrative workflows, and SWIFT transfer protocols for months.</li>\n<li><strong>Lateral Movement:</strong> Karamanak utilizes built-in tools and legitimate administrative utilities (like PsExec and PowerShell) to move laterally from the initial point of compromise to high-value targets, such as database servers, SWIFT terminals, or ATM management controllers.</li>\n<li><strong>Financial Theft:</strong> Once the attackers understand the workflows, they use the RAT's remote control capabilities to initiate fraudulent SWIFT transfers, manipulate account balances, or send commands directly to ATMs to dispense cash (jackpotting).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3>Threat Assessment</h3>\nThe detection of Karamanak on a corporate network is an extreme emergency. It indicates that an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group has likely been residing within the environment for an extended period, actively mapping the infrastructure, and is preparing to execute a devastating financial theft or data exfiltration operation.\n\n<h3>Incident Response and Remediation</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enterprise Incident Response:</strong> Standard IT remediation is insufficient. You must immediately engage specialized, third-party Incident Response (IR) and forensic firms experienced in handling APT intrusions and financial sector compromises.</li>\n<li><strong>Total Network Lockdown:</strong> All critical financial systems (SWIFT, payment gateways, Active Directory Domain Controllers) must be tightly monitored and potentially isolated. Comprehensive hunting for lateral movement artifacts (compromised service accounts, persistent backdoors) must be executed enterprise-wide.</li>\n<li><strong>Credential Eviction:</strong> A complete, coordinated reset of all enterprise credentials (especially Domain Admins and service accounts) must be performed simultaneously to evict the attackers, followed by a total rebuild of the compromised infrastructure.</li>\n</ul>",
  "cta": "Published by the SystemHelpdesk team.",
  "aliases": [
    "Backdoor.Carbanak",
    "Trojan.Karamanak",
    "APT.FIN7.Carbanak"
  ],
  "enrichment_level": "insufficient_information",
  "faq": [],
  "faq_count": 0,
  "mitre_attack": [
    "T1056.001",
    "T1056.002",
    "T1055",
    "T1543.003",
    "T1021.002"
  ],
  "cisa_advisory": null,
  "last_updated": "2026-07-01T17:44:33Z",
  "type": "Banking Trojan / APT Backdoor",
  "target_industries": [
    "Global / Opportunistic"
  ],
  "motivation": "Opportunistic",
  "threat_actors": [
    "Unknown / Cybercriminal"
  ],
  "target_geographies": [
    "Global"
  ]
}