Operation Eastwood successfully disrupted the infrastructure of the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), leading to arrests across Europe. Despite these setbacks, the group remains active, continuing to target critical European infrastructure and government entities. #NoName057(16) #OperationEastwood
Keypoints
- Operation Eastwood was a multinational effort led by Europol and Eurojust involving 12 countries.
- The hacker group NoName057(16) launched DDoS attacks primarily using Telegram channels and the “DDoSia” project.
- Attacks targeted important institutions such as NATO sites, government agencies, energy, and financial services across Europe.
- Law enforcement disrupted over 100 servers and made two arrests during the operation.
- Most core members are believed to reside in Russia, and the group is expected to attempt rebuilds despite current setbacks.