Operation Eastwood Shoots Down Pro-Russian Hacktivists: A Short-Lived Win for Cyber Peace?
Operation Eastwood took aim at the pro-Russian hacking group NoName057(16), notorious for DDoS attacks. With Europol and Eurojust leading the charge, 12 countries joined forces to dismantle the group’s infrastructure. While arrests were made, the group remains active, leaving authorities in a digital game of whack-a-mole.
Hot Take:
Ah, the classic tale of “hacktivist meets law enforcement.” Operation Eastwood seems like the plot of a cyber-thriller movie, minus the popcorn and the dramatic soundtrack. But hey, when you’ve got 12 countries teaming up to take down a group of keyboard warriors, you can’t help but think: Is this a cyber World Cup with a twist?
Key Points:
- Operation Eastwood aimed at dismantling the NoName057(16) hacktivist group.
- The operation was supported by Europol, Eurojust, and 12 countries.
- The group has been around since March 2022 and is known for its DDoS attacks.
- Two arrests were made with more expected, but the group’s core members remain elusive.
- Despite the operation, the group continues to announce new attacks.
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