"KillNet's Kremlin Connection Unclear as the Cybercrime Collective Grows"

While the exact relationship between the Russian threat group KillNet and the Kremlin remains unclear, the group's high-profile and increasingly effective cyberattacks continue to align with Russian state interests. Its public relations campaign is luring cybercriminals and their skills into the operation. According to a new report by Mandiant, KillNet's media branding strategy is effective, helping to consolidate Russian hacker power under one organization. In addition to reflecting Kremlin interests following the invasion of Ukraine, there is little concrete evidence of coordination between KillNet and the Russian government, as other analysts have noted. In a climate rife with disinformation, it can be difficult to discern the truth, and the Mandiant report follows a UK warning about cybercrime mercenaries partnering up with governments to become state proxies. This article continues to discuss observations and findings regarding KillNet.

Dark Reading reports "KillNet's Kremlin Connection Unclear as the Cybercrime Collective Grows"