Trio accused of launching DDoS attacks against critical infrastructure in Spain and other countries
Spanish police have arrested three individuals suspected of being part of a pro-Russian hacking group responsible for launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against critical infrastructure in Spain and other countries.
The arrests were made on Tuesday in a joint operation between the Spanish National Police and the Civil Guard, following a two-year investigation into the activities of the group, which is known as Killnet.
The suspects, who are all Russian nationals, are accused of carrying out a series of DDoS attacks against websites and online services in Spain, Ukraine, and other countries, including the websites of government agencies, banks, and energy companies.
The attacks, which were launched using botnets of infected computers, were designed to overwhelm the targeted websites with traffic, making them inaccessible to users.
Motives and Impact
The motives for the attacks are still under investigation, but it is believed that the group was acting in support of the Russian government and its military operations in Ukraine.
The attacks have had a significant impact on the targeted organizations, causing disruption to their operations and financial losses.
International Collaboration
The Spanish police have worked closely with law enforcement agencies in other countries, including Ukraine and the United States, to investigate the activities of Killnet.
The arrests are a significant step in the fight against cybercrime and the disruption of Russian-backed hacking activities.
- The suspects are facing charges of computer hacking, disruption of critical infrastructure, and money laundering.
- The investigation is ongoing, and further arrests are possible.
- The Spanish authorities are committed to protecting their critical infrastructure from cyberattacks and to holding those responsible accountable.
Kind regards
E. Thompson
