tech
February 22, 2026
Four main members of the hacker group "Anonymous Phoenix" arrested in Spain
Spanish police have arrested four main members of the hacker group "Anonymous Phoenix", which calls itself part of the international group "Anonymous", for their alleged involvement in cyber attacks on public authorities, especially after the devastating floods at the end of October 2024, which killed more than 220 people, Spanish media reported today.
TL;DR
- Four main members of the "Anonymous Phoenix" hacking group were arrested in Spain.
- The group is accused of cyberattacks on public authorities, particularly following the October 2024 floods that killed over 220 people.
- The hackers conducted Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on websites of ministries, political parties, and public institutions.
- Their activity peaked after the Valencia floods, with claims that authorities were responsible for the tragedy.
- The group's profiles on X, YouTube, and Telegram have been shut down.
- The arrests followed earlier detentions of the group's administrator and moderator in May 2023.
- Two of the most active members were recently apprehended in Ibiza and Mostoles.
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