As ISIS-inspired cyber-attacks continue to be of high concern, the United Cyber Caliphate has now formed, composed of previously disparate pro-ISIS hacking collectives.
According to a Flashpoint analysis [PDF], for the vast majority of its existence, the pro-ISIS hacking landscape was composed of at least five distinct groups that launched campaigns in support of the terror group. Evidence indicated that these collectives overlapped or coordinated with one another in certain campaigns, pooling their resources and manpower. This confluence culminated in the 4 April announcement of the new group.
This unification of multiple pro-ISIS cyber groups under one umbrella shows a higher interest and willingness amongst ISIS supporters in coordinating and elevating cyber-attacks against governments and companies. It’s a big departure from the previous norm, the firm noted, even though these hacking groups still operate unofficially and remain poorly organized and are likely underfunded.
“Given prior attacks that compromised the CENTCOM and Newsweek Twitter accounts, new concerns regarding ISIS’s cyber-capabilities have clearly emerged,” said Laith Alkhouri, director of research and analysis for the Middle East and North Africa and a co-founder at Flashpoint. “Until recently, our analysis of the group’s overall capabilities indicated that they were neither advanced nor did they demonstrate sophisticated targeting.” For the full article click here
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