Hacktivist Vanguard
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हैक्टिविस्ट वैनगार्ड | |
 Logo of HACKTIVIST VANGUARD | |
| Nickname | HV |
|---|---|
| Formation | 26 January 2023 |
| Type | Hacker group |
| Legal status | active |
Hacktivist Vanguard (HV) is an Indian hacker organization founded on January 26, 2023, by Santhosh Kumar. The group is known for its involvement in various cyber operations targeting educational institutions, government websites, and entities in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt , Malaysia and Indonesia.
Hacktivist Vanguard has been involved in Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, website defacements. According to Radware, Pakistan has been one of the most frequently attacked countries, primarily by Indian hacktivists, including Hacktivist Vanguard.[1][2]
As reported by ProPakistani in an article titled "Govt Issues Financial Sector Cyber Security Advisory As Threats Rise," the group has claimed responsibility for attacks on Pakistan's .gov.pk domain and critical websites across various sectors, including government, defense, aviation, and banking.[3][4][5] These attacks have been coupled with disinformation campaigns, causing significant disruption and confusion among Pakistan's government agencies, educational institutions, and public services.[6][7]
As per Cyfirma, Hacktivist Vanguard is also known for targeting allies of Palestine in their cyber operations.[8] These activities are part of a broader trend where Indian hacktivist groups engage in cyber-attacks against other countries' cyberspaces, prompting counterattacks from targeted nations.[8] This cycle of retaliation reflects a growing trend of hacktivist activities resembling a virtual conflict between nations.
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- ↑ "H1 2024 DDoS Threat Review – Radware Blog". web.archive.org. 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ↑ whitearrowtechnology.com (2024-09-04). "Hacktivist DDoS Attack Activity: A Look at the First Half of 2024". Small Business IT Support | One-Stop For All IT Needs. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ↑ "Govt Issues Financial Sector Cyber Security Advisory As Threats Rise".
- ↑ missionkiawaaz (2023-12-25). "Pakistan's Nationally Disruptive Cyber Incident: Hacktivist Vanguard's .gov.pk Domain Take Down". Mission Ki Awaaz. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ↑ "Govt issues financial sector cyber security advisory as threats rise". Customs Today Newspaper. 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ↑ "Pakistan के डिजिटल अंधकार में: हैक्टिविस्ट वैनगार्ड (Hacktivist Vanguard) ने .gov.pk websites को तहस-नहस कर दिया". Hindi News Times Of Malwa. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Caught in the Crossfire : How International Relationships Generate Cyber Threats". CYFIRMA. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
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