OverFlame — Hacktivist Profile
OverFlame is a hacktivist group known for executing DDoS attacks and website defacements, primarily targeting government institutions and corporations in Europe and North America. The group has been involved in coordinated attacks alongside other pro-Russian threat actors, such as NoName057and the People’s Cyber Army, often motivated by anti-government and anti-corporate sentiments. OverFlame operates through underground forums and encrypted messaging platforms to coordinate attacks and recruit members. Their activities have included targeting financial services, political parties, and educational institutions, demonstrating a focus on disrupting critical infrastructure.Also tracked as
Overflame
Vendor research
- OverFlame (Threat Actor) Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE)
- Cyber Threats Against Energy Sector Surge as Global Tensions Mount Resecurity
- Pro-Russia hackers aim DDoS campaign at Austrian websites ahead of elections Recorded Future News (The Record)
- Hacktivists Target France Over Diplomatic Moves Cyble
- Rise in hacktivist threats to critical sector, as pro-Russian groups cause 50% rise in ICS/OT attacks in March Industrial Cyber
Countries linked to this actor
- Austria targets