Bleepingcomputer Spanish Police Arrest Pro-Russia Hacktivist Linked to Critical Infrastructure Attacks
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- •A man in Spain was arrested for links to pro-Russia hacktivist groups CARR and Z-Pentest.
- •The suspect allegedly facilitated a Ukrainian hacker's escape to Russia and coordinated cyberattacks.
- •Spanish police seized computers and cryptocurrency devices linked to cybercrime during the arrest.
Spanish authorities arrested a man in Palencia suspected of being affiliated with pro-Russia hacktivist groups CyberArmy of Russia Reborn (CARR) and Z-Pentest. The arrest, made in March 2026, followed an FBI tip-off regarding his involvement in facilitating a Ukrainian hacker's escape to Russia. The suspect is believed to have provided logistical support for cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S. and Europe, including water and energy sectors. Investigations revealed he coordinated activities for CARR and NoName057(16), known for their DDoS attacks. Authorities seized computers and cryptocurrency devices during the arrest, freezing wallets linked to cybercrime proceeds. No formal charges have been filed yet, but he is under investigation for potential membership in a terrorist organization. This operation is part of broader efforts by international law enforcement to combat politically motivated cybercrime.
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