Sn_blackmeta

SN_BlackMeta, also known as BlackMeta, emerged as a significant threat actor in November 2023. The group is known for its hacktivist activities, particularly targeting organizations in Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Their operations typically involve launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, causing substantial disruption to their targets' online services. Radware, a cybersecurity firm, has attributed several of these campaigns to SN_BlackMeta, solidifying the group's reputation within the cybersecurity landscape. In one notable instance, an unnamed Middle Eastern financial institution suffered a six-day DDoS attack at the hands of SN_BlackMeta. This relentless assault resulted in 100 hours of service disruption, with the institution being targeted by an average of 4.5 million requests 70% of the time during the campaign. The intensity and duration of this attack highlight SN_BlackMeta's capabilities and their determination to disrupt their targets' operations. However, SN_BlackMeta's activities are not limited to perceived political or economic adversaries. They have also launched DDoS attacks against Internet Archive's website archive.org, causing considerable controversy among users. Despite SN_BlackMeta's claims of activism, their choice of target in this case was widely criticized, as many pointed out that the Internet Archive is not connected to the US Government and is, in fact, a valuable tool for many users. This incident underscores the indiscriminate nature of SN_BlackMeta's attacks and their potential to cause widespread disruption.