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The information outlined in this blog is based on information collected from CIFR incident response engagements, threat intelligence insights, open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysis and various media and industry reports. The threat group has claimed to have impacted over 40 victims across multiple industries between September 2021 and November 2021. As the government rolls out the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which has many implications, including providing small businesses funding to maintain employee payroll and temporary protections for homeowners under financial hardship, banks should be looking at processes, risks and controls related. hb```"B Accenture Security is a leading provider of end-to-end cybersecurity services, including advanced cyber defense, applied cybersecurity solutions and managed security operations. This is a developing story; additional technical analysis of the intrusion clusters, attacker TTPs and indicators of compromise (IOCs) will be released to the community in a separate blog post. Install and update anti-virus software to proactively identify and protect against malware. Accenture Security observed the threat group leveraging Mimikatz in at least one intrusion set, as well as PowerShell to dump ntds.dit and exfiltrate it for offline analysis. Customer facing teams across deposit and lending products, particularly credit cards and mortgages, should make sure their teams are educated in the SCRA requirements to advise customers on their options and rights, as well as any additional programs the bank may offer. Lateral Movement
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Prohibits foreclosures on all federally-backed mortgage loans for a 60-day (single) and 90-day (multi) period and provides up to 180 days of forbearance (beginning March 18, 2020). Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) was also leveraged for host-to-host lateral movement. endobj
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Besides the work we do for our clients, were really proud of our vibrant, diverse workplace culture: we believe in openness and honesty, fairness and equality, common sense and realism. <> Accenture Security is a leading provider of end-to-end cybersecurity services, including advanced cyber defense, applied cybersecurity solutions and managed security operations. You can then update your LinkedIn sign-in connection through the Edit Profile section. Apply now and change the world around you. We are publishing indicators to help organizations identify both the Unknown Threat Groups TTPs and the Hades Ransomware variant itself. xj0B-%C4B
To shore up their loan portfolios and to provide customers some financial relief to those hardest hit during recent events, banks can look to dust off loan modification programs launched through the Dodd-Frank Act, and used during the 2008 financial crisis (e.g., Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), Cash For Keys program)as credit workout activities to keep consumers in their homes. In the second interview, our senior management would love to get to know you. to regulations impacted by operationalizing the CARES Act and responding to the current economic environment. At this time, it is unclear if the unknown threat group operates under an affiliate model, or if Hades is distributed by a single group. This also may explain the relatively low number of known victims since Hades was first identified publicly in December 2020.
<> Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Jobs, Do Not Sell My Personal Information (for CA). An unknown threat group is using the self-proclaimed Hades ransomware in cybercrime operations that have impacted at least three (3) victims. Lateral movement accomplished via compromised accounts obtained during internal reconnaissance activities. Its our way of putting integrity into actionevery one of us, in every moment, every day.
Accenture people, and those acting on our behalf, are responsible for understanding the applicable rules and must work with Legal to ensure compliance. Accenture Security has identified a new threat group, the self-proclaimed Karakurt Hacking Team, that has impacted over 40 victims across multiple geographies. x"qDnF6
The use of legitimate credentials, service creation, remote management software and distribution of command and control (C2) beacons across victim environments using Cobalt Strike are the predominant approaches used by the threat group to further its foothold and maintain persistence. Latest "News" from Karakurt[.] Maintain best practices against malware, such as patching, updating anti-virus software, implementing strict network egress policies, and using application whitelisting where feasible. 53IHi%J>WmlKJ<=V>~)Tr!~O'J tXO'dv'~L' g^yB|M'_/7a:}NB^@P+ @6l8+$Nt6@M-t;VS\
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Its how we improve our business performance and build on Accentures reputation in the marketplace. ]group on, First update to karakurt[. Accenture Security identified a total of six (6) of these addresses, indicating there could be three (3) additional victims we are unaware of at this time. All trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Extensive work experience in a global delivery center and client sites; Experience of working in a Global Delivery Model; Proven capability to building relationships with middle and senior management in clients; Deep Account Management and Project Management experience; Knowledge of industry specific products, services and solutions; Good understanding of industry specific business issues and drivers; Proven experience in a rapidly growing account; Hands-on experience with proposal/RFP creation and leading RFP/proposal presentations; Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; Wide variety of IT and business consulting engagement experience. Together, we have proven that we can succeedproviding value to our clients and shareholders and opportunities for our peoplewhile being a powerful force for good.
Our Code is more than just a documentits what we believe, how we live and how we lead. endstream The Account Executive will be expected to build an account plan for area of work together with the Client Account Lead, Technology Account Lead and will be responsible for growth of the technology footprint and client relationship management at existing and new prospects. endstream endobj startxref However, the threat group appears to escalate privileges using the aforementioned techniques and tools only if needed, typically using previously obtained credentials. Required fields are marked *. The use of legitimate credentials, service creation, and distribution of Command and Control (C2) beacons across victim environments through the use of Cobalt Strike and Empire, so far appear to be the predominant approach used by the unknown threat group to further their foothold and maintain persistence. Banksshould rigorously review any temporary or permanent modifications in underwriting criteria as a result of recent events and assess downstream impacts to their portfolios.
Do not store credentials in files and scripts on shared locations, Where possible, deny caching of credentials in memory (e.g., Credential Guard).
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Credential harvesting and subsequent privilege escalation achieved through the use of tooling and manual enumeration of credentials. The CIFR team helps Accentures global clients prepare for, respond to and recover from cyber intrusions and minimize business impact.
In addition, the threat actors operated out of the root of C:\ProgramData where several executables tied to the intrusion set were found.
One possibility is exploitation of vulnerable VPN devices, but all cases included inconsistent or absent enforcement of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for user accounts. All materials are intended for the original recipient only. 2 0 obj
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The below provides a high-level summary based on analysis of Hades ransomware samples: In addition, based on significant code overlap found in Hades samples with other known variants, Crowdstrike assesses that the new variant is a successor to WastedLocker ransomware and possibly linked to Evil Corp operations. You also can find a country-specific phone number to speak with an agent 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Secure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections with complex passwords, virtual private networks (VPNs) and Network Level Authentication (NLA), if RDP connections must be used. The first name is required and cannot be empty, The last name is required and cannot be empty. Disable RDP on external-facing devices and restrict workstation-to-workstation RDP connections. 
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1 0 obj components of the CARES Act that impact consumer rights and protections include: Foreclosure Moratorium and Right to Forbearance. Further, banks should conduct rigorous due diligence to identify any companies seeking funding under CARES or any other lending program that is an affiliate of the bank, in order to capture the appropriate compliance and reporting requirements.
The Technology Services Account Executive is responsible for the pipeline of all technology related services (project, maintenance, infra across all technologies)for a portfolio of clients within a specific industry. These changes can impact other regulations and ultimately the risk and compliance functions used to measure, monitor and manage the associated risks. The staging directories utilized for exfiltration were C:\Perflogs and C:\Recovery. Account closures typically rise during economic downturns or crisis, either by the consumer or by the financial institution, and often due to non-payment and default. In addition, we identified similarities in the Hades ransom notes to those that have been used by REvil ransomware operators, where portions of the ransom notes observed contain identical wording. The opinions, statements, and assessments in this report are solely those of the individual author(s) and do not constitute legal advice, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of Accenture, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. As mentioned before, it should be noted that the threat actors often operated out of the root of C:\ProgramData where several executables tied to the intrusion set were found. <>
Using valid credentials, pre-existing living off the land tools and techniques and remote management software has enabled the threat group to further evade defenses. Maintain best practices against ransomware, such as patching, firewalling infection vectors, updating anti-virus software, employing a resilient backup strategy (e.g., 3-2-1, 3-2-2, etc.
High level Karakurt group website timeline, Subscribe to Accenture's Cyber Defense Blog, Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Jobs, Cyber Investigations and Threat Intelligence, Do Not Sell My Personal Information (for CA). Impeding defenses was achieved through use of domain administrator credentials and includes the following: Discovery LF endstream endobj 979 0 obj <. This approach enabled it to evade detection and bypass security tools such as common endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
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The group was then able to leverage previously obtained user, service, and administrator credentials to move laterally and take action on objectives.
2 0 obj Because that's where the real challenges are: inventing and testing things that have never been tried before, getting new applications ready for roll-out, and ultimately guiding clients to select and implement the right technologies including state of the art Security solutions - to transform their businesses. At Accenture, our people care deeply about doing the right thing. Hunt for attacker TTPs, including common living off the land techniques, to proactively detect and respond to a cyber-attack and mitigate its impact. In addition to data theft, actors deploy Hades ransomware to encrypt files identified on the victim network. We are currently aware of 3 victims, all of which are large multi-national organizations with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion USD. Accenture provides the information on an as-is basis without representation or warranty and accepts no liability for any action or failure to act taken in response to the information contained or referenced in this report.
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Prohibits foreclosures on all federally-backed mortgage loans for a 60-day (single) and 90-day (multi) period and provides up to 180 days of forbearance (beginning March 18, 2020). Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) was also leveraged for host-to-host lateral movement. endobj
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To shore up their loan portfolios and to provide customers some financial relief to those hardest hit during recent events, banks can look to dust off loan modification programs launched through the Dodd-Frank Act, and used during the 2008 financial crisis (e.g., Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), Cash For Keys program)as credit workout activities to keep consumers in their homes. In the second interview, our senior management would love to get to know you. to regulations impacted by operationalizing the CARES Act and responding to the current economic environment. At this time, it is unclear if the unknown threat group operates under an affiliate model, or if Hades is distributed by a single group. This also may explain the relatively low number of known victims since Hades was first identified publicly in December 2020.
<> Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Jobs, Do Not Sell My Personal Information (for CA). An unknown threat group is using the self-proclaimed Hades ransomware in cybercrime operations that have impacted at least three (3) victims. Lateral movement accomplished via compromised accounts obtained during internal reconnaissance activities. Its our way of putting integrity into actionevery one of us, in every moment, every day.
Accenture people, and those acting on our behalf, are responsible for understanding the applicable rules and must work with Legal to ensure compliance. Accenture Security has identified a new threat group, the self-proclaimed Karakurt Hacking Team, that has impacted over 40 victims across multiple geographies. x"qDnF6
The use of legitimate credentials, service creation, remote management software and distribution of command and control (C2) beacons across victim environments using Cobalt Strike are the predominant approaches used by the threat group to further its foothold and maintain persistence. Latest "News" from Karakurt[.] Maintain best practices against malware, such as patching, updating anti-virus software, implementing strict network egress policies, and using application whitelisting where feasible. 53IHi%J>WmlKJ<=V>~)Tr!~O'J tXO'dv'~L' g^yB|M'_/7a:}NB^@P+ @6l8+$Nt6@M-t;VS\
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HX{^+ecG;T\bekYnm[cmy.D38Oen:pA>"TuZ:sw5a>S!Y9D]^#? Employ a strong corporate password policy that includes industry standards for password length, complexity, and expiration dates for both human and non-human accounts. Please try logging in with your registered email address and password. This is a developing story; additional details will be released to the community when available. We all serve Accenture's clients, regardless of role - focusing on the best interests of our clients while acting as stewards of Accenture. Its how we improve our business performance and build on Accentures reputation in the marketplace. ]group on, First update to karakurt[. Accenture Security identified a total of six (6) of these addresses, indicating there could be three (3) additional victims we are unaware of at this time. All trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Extensive work experience in a global delivery center and client sites; Experience of working in a Global Delivery Model; Proven capability to building relationships with middle and senior management in clients; Deep Account Management and Project Management experience; Knowledge of industry specific products, services and solutions; Good understanding of industry specific business issues and drivers; Proven experience in a rapidly growing account; Hands-on experience with proposal/RFP creation and leading RFP/proposal presentations; Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; Wide variety of IT and business consulting engagement experience. Together, we have proven that we can succeedproviding value to our clients and shareholders and opportunities for our peoplewhile being a powerful force for good.
Our Code is more than just a documentits what we believe, how we live and how we lead. endstream The Account Executive will be expected to build an account plan for area of work together with the Client Account Lead, Technology Account Lead and will be responsible for growth of the technology footprint and client relationship management at existing and new prospects. endstream endobj startxref However, the threat group appears to escalate privileges using the aforementioned techniques and tools only if needed, typically using previously obtained credentials. Required fields are marked *. The use of legitimate credentials, service creation, and distribution of Command and Control (C2) beacons across victim environments through the use of Cobalt Strike and Empire, so far appear to be the predominant approach used by the unknown threat group to further their foothold and maintain persistence. Banksshould rigorously review any temporary or permanent modifications in underwriting criteria as a result of recent events and assess downstream impacts to their portfolios.
Do not store credentials in files and scripts on shared locations, Where possible, deny caching of credentials in memory (e.g., Credential Guard).
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Credential harvesting and subsequent privilege escalation achieved through the use of tooling and manual enumeration of credentials. The CIFR team helps Accentures global clients prepare for, respond to and recover from cyber intrusions and minimize business impact. In addition, the threat actors operated out of the root of C:\ProgramData where several executables tied to the intrusion set were found.
One possibility is exploitation of vulnerable VPN devices, but all cases included inconsistent or absent enforcement of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for user accounts. All materials are intended for the original recipient only. 2 0 obj
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The below provides a high-level summary based on analysis of Hades ransomware samples: In addition, based on significant code overlap found in Hades samples with other known variants, Crowdstrike assesses that the new variant is a successor to WastedLocker ransomware and possibly linked to Evil Corp operations. You also can find a country-specific phone number to speak with an agent 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Secure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections with complex passwords, virtual private networks (VPNs) and Network Level Authentication (NLA), if RDP connections must be used. The first name is required and cannot be empty, The last name is required and cannot be empty. Disable RDP on external-facing devices and restrict workstation-to-workstation RDP connections. Accenture Technology leverages design thinking, industry insights and the latest digital and Security methodologies to help clients innovate, grow and improve their businesses. Found a fitting vacancy or role? Interested in receiving the latest Financial Services blogs delivered straight to your inbox? 1 0 obj components of the CARES Act that impact consumer rights and protections include: Foreclosure Moratorium and Right to Forbearance. Further, banks should conduct rigorous due diligence to identify any companies seeking funding under CARES or any other lending program that is an affiliate of the bank, in order to capture the appropriate compliance and reporting requirements.
The Technology Services Account Executive is responsible for the pipeline of all technology related services (project, maintenance, infra across all technologies)for a portfolio of clients within a specific industry. These changes can impact other regulations and ultimately the risk and compliance functions used to measure, monitor and manage the associated risks. The staging directories utilized for exfiltration were C:\Perflogs and C:\Recovery. Account closures typically rise during economic downturns or crisis, either by the consumer or by the financial institution, and often due to non-payment and default. In addition, we identified similarities in the Hades ransom notes to those that have been used by REvil ransomware operators, where portions of the ransom notes observed contain identical wording. The opinions, statements, and assessments in this report are solely those of the individual author(s) and do not constitute legal advice, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of Accenture, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. As mentioned before, it should be noted that the threat actors often operated out of the root of C:\ProgramData where several executables tied to the intrusion set were found. <>
Using valid credentials, pre-existing living off the land tools and techniques and remote management software has enabled the threat group to further evade defenses. Maintain best practices against ransomware, such as patching, firewalling infection vectors, updating anti-virus software, employing a resilient backup strategy (e.g., 3-2-1, 3-2-2, etc. High level Karakurt group website timeline, Subscribe to Accenture's Cyber Defense Blog, Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Jobs, Cyber Investigations and Threat Intelligence, Do Not Sell My Personal Information (for CA). Impeding defenses was achieved through use of domain administrator credentials and includes the following: Discovery LF endstream endobj 979 0 obj <. This approach enabled it to evade detection and bypass security tools such as common endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
To get this right, we must empower our people to make good decisions, act responsibly and speak up with confidence. <>
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The group was then able to leverage previously obtained user, service, and administrator credentials to move laterally and take action on objectives. 2 0 obj Because that's where the real challenges are: inventing and testing things that have never been tried before, getting new applications ready for roll-out, and ultimately guiding clients to select and implement the right technologies including state of the art Security solutions - to transform their businesses. At Accenture, our people care deeply about doing the right thing. Hunt for attacker TTPs, including common living off the land techniques, to proactively detect and respond to a cyber-attack and mitigate its impact. In addition to data theft, actors deploy Hades ransomware to encrypt files identified on the victim network. We are currently aware of 3 victims, all of which are large multi-national organizations with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion USD. Accenture provides the information on an as-is basis without representation or warranty and accepts no liability for any action or failure to act taken in response to the information contained or referenced in this report.
3 0 obj Service members have unique protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), including members of the National Guard, Reserve, and their families.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Paves Way for Consumers to Receive Economic Impact Payments Quicker, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, April 13, 2020. 0 However, based on intrusion data from incident response engagements, the operators tailor their tactics and tooling to carefully selected targets and run a more hands on keyboard operation to inflict maximum damage and higher payouts.