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The Passion Group, which is linked to Killnet and Anonymous Russia, has been offering a DDoS-as-a-service to pro-Russian hacktivists, according to a recent threat advisory from Radware.

SC Media

February 2, 2023

Radware has identified a new DDoS botnet named Passion that was recently used by pro-Russian hacktivist groups to launch attacks against western targets.

Risky Biz News

February 2, 2023

The group recently began offering DDoS-as-a-Service to pro-Russian hacktivists for just $30 for one week of service, up to $1,440 for a whole year of prepaid service.

Security Brief AU

February 2, 2023

Killnet is building its profile, inspiring jewelry sales and rap anthems.

Dark Reading

February 1, 2023

As Killnet threatens future attacks, Radware director of threat intelligence Pascal Geenens calls for moderate caution. "The network between Killnet, Anonymous Russia and their affiliates is substantial enough to pose a moderate risk to public and private infrastructure," he said.

iTWIre

February 1, 2023

"The Passion Botnet was leveraged during the attacks on January 27th, targeting medical institutions in the USA, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Poland, Finland, Norway, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom as retaliation for sending tanks in support of Ukraine," said Radware researchers.

Bleeping Computer

February 1, 2023

Healthcare organisations in countries aligned with the defence of Ukraine have been warned they may be at risk of cyber attack by Russian hacktivists after a series of attacks linked to the infamous Killnet group unfolded over the past few days.

Computer Weekly

January 31, 2023

Radware's Prakash Sinha, senior director and technology evangelist, shares three retail predictions for 2023.

Retail Technology Insider

January 31, 2023