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Zarya  (Back to overview)

aka: UAC-0109

Zarya is a pro-Russian hacktivist group that emerged in March 2022. Initially operating as a special forces unit under the command of Killnet, Zarya has since become an independent entity. The group is primarily known for engaging in Denial-of-Service attacks, website defacement campaigns, and data leaks. Zarya targets government agencies, service providers, critical infrastructure, and civil service employees, both domestically and internationally.


Associated Families

There are currently no families associated with this actor.


References
2023-09-28CIPState Service of Special Communication and Information Protection of Ukraine (CIP)
Russia's Cyber Tactics H1' 2023
APT29 Sandworm Turla XakNet Zarya
2023-07-20MandiantMandiant Intelligence
KillNet Showcases New Capabilities While Repeating Older Tactics
BlueHornet Zarya
2023-05-12Cyfirmacyfirma
Evolution of KILLNET from Hacktivism to Private Hackers Company and the Role of Sub-groups
Zarya
2023-04-27ReversingLabsCarolynn van Arsdale
The Week in Security: A possible Colonial Pipeline 2.0, ransomware takes bite out of American eateries
Zarya
2023-02-27ChannelLifeTom Ragnel
The increasing presence of pro-Russia hacktivists
Zarya
2022-12-16SOCRadarSOCRadar
Dark Web Profile: Killnet – Russian Hacktivist Group
Zarya

Credits: MISP Project