TheHatman

Also known as: TheHatman

TheHatman is a highly organized threat actor known for systematically listing and selling internal employee directories stolen from major corporations, including nine Fortune 500 enterprises across various sectors. The actor claims to have obtained the data through compromised credentials, though the initial entry point remains under investigation. The volume of data suggests that after gaining access, TheHatman employed automated scripts, likely utilizing PowerShell modules or Python libraries, to extract the directories in bulk.

Introduction

TheHatman is a highly organized threat actor known for systematically listing and selling internal employee directories stolen from major corporations, including nine Fortune 500 enterprises across various sectors. The actor claims to have obtained the data through compromised credentials, though the initial entry point remains under investigation. The volume of data suggests that after gaining access, TheHatman employed automated scripts, likely utilizing PowerShell modules or Python libraries, to extract the directories in bulk.

Activities and Tactics

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Notable Campaigns

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Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)

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Notable Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

No curated IOCs are currently published for this actor. This section will be updated when stable, attributable indicators are available.

Malware and Tools

  • PowerDuke:
  • POWERSTATS:
  • Power Loader:
  • POWERSOURCE:
  • PowerRAT:
  • CrossRat:

Attribution and Evidence

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References

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