R00tK1T — Hacktivist Profile
R00TK1T is a hacking group known for sophisticated cyber attacks targeting governmental agencies in Malaysia, including data exfiltration from the National Population and Family Development Board. The group has publicized their successful attacks on social media, showcasing stolen data. R00TK1T has also targeted Malaysian telecom providers, defacing portals and potentially breaching user data.Also tracked as
R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam, R00TK1T ISC CYBER TEAM, R00TK1T ISC Cyber Team, ROOTK1T ISC Team
Vendor research
- MA-1027.022024: MyCERT Advisory - Recent Cyber Incidents Launched by TA ROOTK1T ISC Team to Malaysia Organisations MyCERT (CyberSecurity Malaysia)
- Pro-Israel Hacktivists Target Malaysian Telecom Giant Maxis BankInfoSecurity (ISMG)
- Weekly Intelligence Report - 02 May 2025 CYFIRMA
- Threat Intel Card: R00TK1T ISC CyberTeam Immersive Labs
- R00TK1T Cyber Ceasefire: Malaysia Breathes Amidst Temporary Truce The Cyber Express
- Sodexo Hit by Cyberattack: R00TK1T ISC Claims Responsibility The Cyber Express
Countries linked to this actor
- Malaysia targets