200 Hacker Groups targeting Israel

Currently, about 200 hacker groups are involved in the cyber side of the conflict, and geopolitical groups continue to launch cyber attacks.

– DDoS remains the most used form of cyberattack, see the map below for claimed locations of hacktivist groups.

– Increasing number of pro-Russian hacktivists are involved in activity to support pro-Palestine groups.

– The core goal of groups involved is the disruption of the day-to-day lives of citizens in targeted countries, large claims are also trying to disrupt the information space and cause fear and uncertainty.

The cybertracker is intended to give a overview of the cyber landscape related to a major geopolitical flashpoint and as such highlights the growing trend of hacktivist activity related to world events.