UPDATE: Major Hacker Groups Plotting to Disrupt Western Financial System Within 48 Hours: US and European Banks, SWIFT, and Federal Reserve on Alert — MASH.
A concerning development has emerged as several prominent hacker groups join forces in an unprecedented campaign to cripple the Western financial system. KillNet, Revil, and Anonymous Sudan have united with a primary objective of paralyzing the SWIFT system, as reported by MASH.
According to information obtained by Lenta, multiple hacker groups are collaborating to execute a large-scale attack on the European banking system. Combining their efforts, activists from KillNet, previously believed to be defeated Revil, and members of Anonymous Sudan aim to achieve this disruptive goal.
A KillNet spokesperson issued a stern warning, stating, "Nothing can save you from the imminent troubles that lie ahead. Consider this a heads-up rather than a cautionary message. You are about to face unprecedented challenges."
Lenta also obtained a yet-to-be-released promotional video associated with the impending attack. In the video, an unnamed representative from KillNet urges all active groups to engage in destructive activities targeting the European banking system.
"This is not a mere DDoS attack; the era of games is over. 'No money, no weapons, no Kiev regime'—this formula will hold true," the masked individual promised.
Killmilk, the pseudonymous leader of KillNet, confirmed ongoing preparations for the attack and stated that its commencement is expected within the next 48 hours.
If successful, this cyberattack could be the largest in history. A representative from Revil expressed concern, describing the world as having descended into madness, largely due to money. The representative also claimed that the European banking system exercises control over the European Union.
"No money, no problems. Revil is well-acquainted with the European financial infrastructure," warned the group's representative.
Furthermore, an Anonymous Sudan member emphasized that European financial institutions would face "the most potent cyber attack in modern world history." The member called upon these institutions to brace themselves for the imminent strike, adding that once it occurs, it will be too late to rectify the damage.
"Numerous European banks will become targets, and our strikes will be merciless," concluded the Anonymous Sudan representative.
KillNet gained notoriety shortly after the initiation of a special military operation in Ukraine. Its members hacked the website of the Anonymous group, which had previously declared a cyber war against Russia. Following this, they proceeded to launch attacks on the websites and systems of Western government agencies and companies. Eventually, KillNet officially declared a cyber war against Western nations and carried out several memorable attacks in 2022 and 2023, including targeting the manufacturer of HIMARS, NATO infrastructure, Starlink service, and the FBI portal.
Revil stands as one of the world's most infamous hacker groups, implicated in high-profile attacks on critical infrastructure in the US and major global corporations. In several instances, these hackers have demanded ransoms reaching up to $50 million. In January 2022, the FSB claimed to have neutralized the group at the request of the US. However, doubts arose at a later stage regarding whether the apprehended hackers truly represented the core leadership of Revil.
Anonymous Sudan identifies itself as an association with national ties to Sudan, with the protection of Islam from its adversaries being among its main objectives. The group has primarily targeted prominent Swedish corporations, frequently demanding ransoms from their victims.
