- • Europol's operation has dismantled the NoName057(16) group, a pro-Kremlin cybercrime network known for DDoS attacks targeting entities perceived as anti-Russian.
- • The operation led to the disruption of over 100 servers and the arrest of two gang members, with seven additional arrest warrants issued.
- • NoName057(16) has been active since 2022, attacking government organizations, media, critical infrastructure, and private companies across Ukraine, the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
- • The group primarily communicates and organizes attacks via Telegram, increasing the need for monitoring of such platforms for similar threats.
- • Organizations should enhance their DDoS mitigation strategies and consider threat intelligence sharing to prepare for potential retaliatory attacks.
Europol has successfully targeted the NoName057(16) cybercrime group, known for conducting DDoS attacks against various organizations perceived as anti-Russian. This operation resulted in the arrest of two members and the issuance of seven arrest warrants, disrupting over 100 servers used by the group. The group's activities have impacted government and private sectors across multiple countries since 2022. Organizations are urged to strengthen their DDoS defenses, monitor communications on platforms like Telegram, and collaborate on threat intelligence to mitigate risks of retaliation or similar attacks in the future.