Anonymous Russia

Anonymous Russia, a malicious software (malware), has been associated with significant cyber-attacks, accounting for more than 30% of such incidents. This malware is affiliated with other hacktivist groups including Killnet, MIRAI, Venom, and has been involved in promoting Passion. Anonymous Russia, alongside pro-Russian groups like NoName057(16) and others, targeted Poland as well as individuals and organizations opposing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The attacks included defacement and denial-of-service activities, causing substantial disruptions. The group amassed a following of 9,000 members but lagged significantly behind larger patriotic hacktivist groups. Despite this, its influence remained notable within the broader landscape of pro-Russia hacktivist entities such as Turla, XakNet, KillNet, NoName057(16), Anonymous Russia, and Cyber Army of Russia. However, the group experienced internal changes when Killnet announced the appointment of a new head for Anonymous Russia, named Radis, indicating shifts in its leadership structure. In recent developments, the original head of Anonymous Russia, Raty, was apprehended by Belarusian authorities after their identity was exposed by KillMilk, the leader of Killnet. Following this event, the original Telegram channel of Anonymous Russia was completely wiped and replaced by a new channel with the same name. Moreover, it was announced that the group would transform into a DDoS-for-hire entity, offering its services to any interested parties. This change signifies a shift in the group's modus operandi from primarily political motivations to a more commercial focus.