Pro-Russian Hacktivists Target Government, Finance and E-Commerce Sites

The piece centers on the pro-Russian hacktivist collective NoName057(16), which has emerged as a participant in a coordinated wave of cyberattacks targeting Israeli government portals, financial institutions and e-commerce sites during the October 7 anniversary period, with the group claiming responsibility for multiple DDoS attacks.

Between 6 and 8 October 2025, NoName057(16) conducted a series of DDoS operations aimed at Israeli government assets, including websites of political parties and municipal administrations, according to Radware. The broader campaign saw over 57 DDoS attack claims recorded on 7 October alone, more than 14 times the daily September average, highlighting substantial coordination among threat groups responding to calls for cyber action.

Government portals represented the most targeted sector during the window, followed by business and e-commerce sites, with financial services accounting for roughly seven percent of total claims alongside education, healthcare, manufacturing and retail. NoName057(16) has historically used a DDOSIA volunteer network to crowdsourced operations, and its participation has framed the campaign as part of a wider information warfare effort.