“Holy League” Hacktivist Group Emerges, Targets West
Radware’s latest report unveils the emergence of the Holy League—a hacktivist formed in July 2024. This group is the result of a strategic merger between the pro-Russian High Society and pro-Palestinian 7 October Union alliances. United by shared ideologies, Holy League directs its cyber warfare against Western nations, NATO, India, and Israel.
Holy League operates under a politically charged manifesto, combining calls for solidarity with strong religious and anti-Western rhetoric. Since its relaunch on December 3, 2024, the group has demonstrated resilience and strategic intent by creating a new Telegram channel to rebuild its presence. The appointment of Brother Abu Omar as leader further consolidated its organizational structure, signaling a new phase in its operations.
Radware’s report emphasizes Holy League’s ability to unite over 80 hacktivist groups under its banner. A combination of sophisticated propaganda and orchestrated attacks has positioned the group as a significant actor in the global cyber threat landscape. Their messaging, laced with declarations like “The skies of Germany will darken. Chaos will reign for those who stand against us,” underscores their intent to disrupt political and economic systems.
Announcement of Holy League, a unification of High Society & 7 October Union (source: Telegram)
Holy League’s coordinated cyberattacks have targeted Western nations. On December 6, 2024, the group launched a series of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, data breaches, and system disruptions against French governmental and infrastructure entities. Just a week later, Germany became the next target.
Holy League employs a blend of DDoS attacks, website defacements, and data breaches to incite fear and attract attention. Their propaganda combines dystopian visuals and religious themes, creating a powerful identity that appeals to sympathizers and potential recruits. As Radware highlights, these efforts amplify their geopolitical messaging, advocating for Palestine and condemning Western alliances like NATO.
