Zarya
Zarya is classified as hacktivist.
- Origin
- Russia
- Also known as
- 1
Zarya is a pro-Russian hacktivist group that emerged in March 2022. Initially operating as a special forces unit under the command of Killnet, Zarya has since become an independent entity. The group is primarily known for engaging in Denial-of-Service attacks, website defacement campaigns, and data leaks. Zarya targets government agencies, service providers, critical infrastructure, and civil service employees, both domestically and internationally.
The group's reported origin is Russia.
Also known as: UAC-0109
Published reports on this actor:
- https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/killnet-new-capabilities-older-tactics
- https://www.cyfirma.com/?post_type=out-of-band&p=17397
- https://www.reversinglabs.com/blog/the-week-in-security-possible-colonial-pipeline-2.0-ransomware-hurts-small-american-eateries
Source: MISP Galaxy, Malpedia.
What does a hacktivist do?
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