tech
February 22, 2026
END OF THE SEARCH: Four main hackers arrested, police were on their heels for two years
From September 2024 onwards, hackers have intensified their activities with a campaign to recruit volunteers for carrying out cyber attacks on relevant domains.
TL;DR
- A hacker group intensified recruitment for cyber attacks starting September 2024.
- The group's X, YouTube, and Telegram channels were closed by court order.
- They conducted DDoS attacks on websites of ministries, political parties, and public institutions.
- Their attacks aimed to saturate systems with requests, causing service disruptions.
- Activity peaked after Valencia floods, blaming authorities for the tragedy.
- The Spanish Civil Guard arrested the main leaders, administrator, and moderator in May.
- Two more active hackers were arrested in mid-month on Ibiza and in Móstoles.
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