Mysterious 'Anonymous Sudan' Group Threatens Microsoft Services
A mysterious hacker group, known as 'Anonymous Sudan', has been causing waves online. It claims to have the power to shut down Microsoft 365's services at will, seeking disruption and attention. Microsoft 365, however, has a different name for the group and is taking the threats seriously.
Anonymous Sudan, whose true identity remains unclear, has been making headlines with its cyber activities. It's known for disabling Israeli alarm applications and now, it's targeting Microsoft 365's services. The group uses HTTP(s) flood, cache bypass, and slowloris attacks to cause disruption.
Microsoft 365, on the other hand, refers to the group as Storm-1359. It believes the group has access to multiple botnets and tools for DDoS attacks. According to Sergey Shykevich from Check Point Research, Anonymous Sudan's attacks occur weekly, targeting high-profile entities. The group has previously targeted SAS Scandinavian Airlines, UPS, and Lyft.
Cybersecurity experts suggest that DDoS attacks can be prevented with proper risk management. However, some entities prefer to be offline briefly rather than investing in prevention. Microsoft 365, however, is taking a different approach. It confirmed that Anonymous Sudan was behind a recent DDoS attack on its Outlook, OneDrive, and cloud platforms. The company is learning from each attack and using its recommended tools and mitigations to minimize future threats.
The origins of Anonymous Sudan are shrouded in mystery. While some suspect it to be a Russian false flag operation, cybersecurity firm Mandiant believes it is Kremlin-affiliated.
Anonymous Sudan's threats to Microsoft 365's services have raised concerns about cybersecurity. While the group's true identity remains unknown, Microsoft 365 is taking proactive measures to protect its services. As cyber threats continue to evolve, the need for robust cybersecurity measures becomes increasingly apparent.
