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Europol Dismantles Pro-Russian Hacker Group NoName057(16)

7/17/2025

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In a significant blow to cybercrime, Europol and Eurojust revealed the dismantling of the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16) on July 16. The multinational operation, dubbed Eastwood, targeted over 100 computer systems, leading to two arrests and six warrants issued by Germany for suspects in Russia. This group was notorious for launching DDoS attacks against Ukraine and NATO allies.

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In a significant blow to cybercrime, Europol and Eurojust revealed the dismantling of the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16) on July 16. The multinational operation, dubbed Eastwood, targeted over 100 computer systems, leading to two arrests and six warrants issued by Germany for suspects in Russia. This group was notorious for launching DDoS attacks against Ukraine and NATO allies.