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US Attorney's Office Unseals Indictment against Alleged Operators of Hacktivist Group Anonymous Sudan, Charging Two with Conspiracy to Damage Protected Computers and Damaging Protected Computers.
The US Attorney's Office has unsealed an indictment against two alleged operators of Anonymous Sudan, a notorious hacktivist group. The group is believed to have ties to Russia and has been linked to tens of thousands of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against critical infrastructure and government agencies worldwide. The two alleged operators, Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, were charged with conspiracy to damage protected computers and damaging protected computers. Anonymous Sudan allegedly used a Distributed Cloud Attack Tool (DCAT) to carry out attacks, which was seized and disabled by the FBI as part of the investigation. The group offered DCAT as a service to other criminal actors and chatted with clients on Telegram channels, detailing their capabilities and threats. Anonymous Sudan launched a DDoS against GitHub in January 2024, marking one of the first times the group targeted a major tech company. The indictment highlights concerns about the potential impact of Anonymous Sudan's activities and the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies worldwide.
In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, the US Attorney's Office has unsealed an indictment identifying two alleged operators of the notorious hacktivist group, Anonymous Sudan. The group, which is believed to have ties to Russia, has been linked to tens of thousands of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against critical infrastructure, corporate networks, and government agencies in the United States and around the world.
According to the indictment, the two alleged operators, Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, were charged with one count of conspiracy to damage protected computers. Ahmed Salah was also charged with three counts of damaging protected computers, stemming from incidents in the US that saw attacks on various targets, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, the FBI, the State Department, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Microsoft, and Riot Games.
Anonymous Sudan is believed to have used a Distributed Cloud Attack Tool (DCAT), which was allegedly seized and disabled by the FBI as part of the investigation. The group also offered DCAT as a service to other criminal actors, according to the indictment. The two alleged operators chatted with clients and prospects on Telegram channels, sending messages that detailed their capabilities and threats.
One such message read, "I am carrying out an organized attack on the United States. We can target the airport." Afterward, messages were exchanged that reported on data gathered by internet resource availability monitoring service check-host.net, which was taken as proof that DDoS attacks succeeded. The indictment also alleges that the crew built an API to its wares and developed code using GitHub.
In a notable twist, Anonymous Sudan allegedly launched a DDoS against GitHub in January 2024. This attack marked one of the first times the group had directly targeted a major tech company.
The indictment detailed how the accused chatted with clients and prospects on Telegram channels – sending messages such as "I am carrying out an organized attack on the United States. We can target the airport." After that threat, messages were exchanged that reported on data gathered by internet resource availability monitoring service check-host.net, which was taken as proof that DDoS attacks succeeded.
The group's alleged use of DCAT and its targeting of various high-profile targets raises serious concerns about the potential impact of Anonymous Sudan's activities. As one expert noted, "With the FBI's mix of unique authorities, capabilities, and partnerships, there is no limit to our reach when it comes to combating all forms of cyber crime and defending global cyber security."
The arrest of the two alleged operators marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat Anonymous Sudan's activities. However, the group's use of DDoS attacks and its ties to Russia remain major concerns for cybersecurity experts.
As one expert noted, "The unmasking of Anonymous Sudan is a significant step forward in our efforts to combat cybercrime, but it also highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies around the world."
In recent years, Anonymous Sudan has been linked to various high-profile DDoS attacks, including those against critical infrastructure, corporate networks, and government agencies. The group's use of DCAT and its targeting of various high-profile targets have raised serious concerns about the potential impact of their activities.
According to some estimates, Anonymous Sudan is responsible for tens of thousands of DDoS attacks worldwide. The group's alleged use of DCAT and its targeting of various high-profile targets has raised serious concerns about the potential impact of their activities.
The indictment against Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat Anonymous Sudan's activities. However, the group's use of DDoS attacks and its ties to Russia remain major concerns for cybersecurity experts.
As one expert noted, "The unmasking of Anonymous Sudan is a significant step forward in our efforts to combat cybercrime, but it also highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies around the world."
In recent years, Anonymous Sudan has been linked to various high-profile DDoS attacks. The group's alleged use of DCAT and its targeting of various high-profile targets have raised serious concerns about the potential impact of their activities.
According to some estimates, Anonymous Sudan is responsible for tens of thousands of DDoS attacks worldwide. The group's alleged use of DCAT and its targeting of various high-profile targets has raised serious concerns about the potential impact of their activities.
As one expert noted, "The unmasking of Anonymous Sudan is a significant step forward in our efforts to combat cybercrime, but it also highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies around the world."
Related Information:
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/10/17/anonymous_sudan_arrests_charges/
Published: Thu Oct 17 03:21:08 2024 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
