Siegedsec

SiegedSec, a threat actor group with both hacktivist and crimeware tendencies, has been involved in several significant cyberattacks. As part of an alliance known as The Five Families, which includes another prominent hacktivist group, GhostSec, SiegedSec has targeted various entities around the globe. The group is known for its politically motivated actions, often responding to events or decisions they perceive as unjust. In May 2024, SiegedSec gained unauthorized access to satellite receivers in Colombia, purportedly in response to the arrest of a hacker by Colombian authorities. Later that year, on July 2nd, the group claimed responsibility for a major breach against the Heritage Foundation. In this attack, SiegedSec allegedly obtained passwords and other user information for every user of a Heritage Foundation database. They also claimed possession of over 200 gigabytes of additional data, which they described as "mostly useless" and had no intention of releasing. Recently, NATO has begun investigating a new cyberattack claimed by SiegedSec. This follows another notable incident where the group targeted the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), demonstrating their capability to infiltrate high-security environments. These incidents underline the significant cybersecurity threat posed by SiegedSec, necessitating continued vigilance and robust security measures from potential targets.