Summary: Spanish authorities have arrested three individuals linked to cyber-attacks by the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), which targeted government institutions and strategic sectors in Spain and NATO countries. These attacks were part of a broader campaign against nations supporting Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Threat Actor: NoName057(16) | NoName057(16)
Key Point :
- Three suspects were arrested for cybercrimes with terrorist intentions, following a series of DDoS attacks.
- The attacks targeted countries supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
- The group utilized a proprietary DDoS attack toolkit named DDoSia for their operations.
- US authorities have also imposed sanctions on individuals associated with the group.
Original Source: https://x.com/guardiacivil/status/1814570945270718964
Cyber Law and Cybercrime Investigation Blog: Immuniweb