Also known as: tracked as, 313 Team, Team 313, Charming Kitten, Mint Sandstorm, journalists, researchers, policy communities, Holy Souls, Emennet Pasargad, meanwhile, Western institutions, APT34, Cyber Av3ngers, Storm-0784, DarkStorm, ransomware, Void Manticore, Earth Preta, TA416, DeadCatx3, PCPcat, 2026, Altoufan Team, GalaxyGato, Nimbus Manticore, aerospace, telecommunications, regional government enti, Parastoo, iKittens, NEWSCASTER, NewsBeef, Phosphorus, APT35, Group 83, MRHELL112, INC Ransomware, Storm-0842, Bronze President, ShellForce, Tunisian Maskers Cyber Force, Haywire Kitten, Subtle Snail, Newscaster Team, Magic Hound, G0059, TunnelVision, COBALT MIRAGE, Agent Serpens, RICH ION
Cyber Islamic Resistance is a hacktivist collective ideologically aligned with Iran, engaging in operations such as website defacements, DDoS attacks, and data exfiltration targeting Israeli and Western entities. They have claimed breaches of Israeli cybersecurity firms and academic platforms, framing their actions as part of a broader narrative of retaliation. The group has also targeted critical infrastructure, asserting access to industrial control systems and operational technology environments. Their activities are often presented as part of a coordinated cyber mobilization campaign, emphasizing psychological and reputational impacts.
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Executive Summary
Cyber Islamic Resistance is a hacktivist collective aligned with Iranian interests, conducting disruptive cyber operations targeting Israeli and Western entities. Their activities include DDoS attacks, website defacements, and data exfiltration, often framed as retaliatory actions against perceived adversaries. The group's primary goals appear to be ideological, aiming to weaken the perception of Israel and its allies while promoting a narrative of resistance against Western influence.
Goals & Targeting
The group's strategic objectives appear to be primarily ideological, with a focus on weakening the image and capabilities of Israel and its Western allies through disruptive cyber operations. They target sectors such as cybersecurity firms, academic institutions, and critical infrastructure, possibly due to their symbolic importance and perceived vulnerability. Their targeting of Israeli entities aligns with broader geopolitical narratives and conflicts in the Middle East.
Enhanced Description
Cyber Islamic Resistance operates as a hacktivist collective with suspected ties to Iran, engaging in both disruptive and potentially damaging cyber activities. Their operations include DDoS attacks, website defacements, and data exfiltration, often targeting Israeli entities, cybersecurity firms, and academic platforms. These actions are presented by the group as part of a broader narrative of 'resistance' against Western and Israeli interests. The collective's claims of breaching industrial control systems suggest some level of sophistication in targeting critical infrastructure. Their activities focus on creating psychological and reputational damage, leveraging cyber means to amplify their ideological message.
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Campaigns & Victims
Cyber Islamic Resistance appears to operate with a structured campaign approach, focusing on high-profile targets in sectors that align with their ideological goals. Their operations often include pre-attack research and planning, coordinated efforts, and post-incident propaganda. Notable campaigns have included claims of breaching cybersecurity firms and academic platforms, suggesting an interest in both technical vulnerabilities and reputational damage.
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Confidence Assessment
Moderate confidence in the group's existence and general activities due to their claims of attacks and media reports. However, there is uncertainty regarding specific tools, techniques, and确切的 campaign details beyond what has been publicly claimed or attributed.
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