| Formation | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Conducting DDoS attacks, anti-Israel |
| Methods | Cyberattacks, DDoS attacks |
Dark Storm Team is a pro-Palestinian hacker group that has been active since late 2023. Internet Security Firm Check Point reports they target governments and organizations known to support Israel.
History
[edit]Activity by Dark Storm Team was first observed in late 2023 following the October 7 attacks.[1] The group has been noted to use tactics similar to those of the pro-Russia hacker group Killnet and has attacked NATO countries, Israel and the U.S. with large-scale DDoS campaigns as well as ransomware attacks.[2] While the group is vocal about its political motivations, it has also advertised itself as hackers-for-hire.[3]
The group has claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on John F Kennedy Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Snapchat.[4] Dark Storm Team also took responsibility for the March 10, 2025 cyberattack on X, causing multiple outages.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Musk points finger at Ukraine for X attack that caused major outages". Newsweek. 10 March 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ a b Winder, Davey. "X Under Attack—Dark Storm Says It Was Behind Musk Platform DDoS". Forbes. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "X outage: Who are hackers 'behind massive cyber attack' on Elon Musk's social media platform?". Sky News. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Who is Dark Storm Team, the pro-Palestinian hacktivist group that took down X to protest 'Musk and Trump's blatant fascism'?". Business Today. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.