Hacktivist group dubbed Holy League targets Western-based orgs

Holy League, a newly discovered hacktivist group, was allegedly formed last July but confirmed its existence in the cybercriminal landscape a few weeks ago.

The latest report reveals the establishment of the hacktivist group, which was formed through a strategic combination of the pro-Palestinian October 7 Union alliances and the pro-Russian High Society. Common ideals drive this hacktivist group to launch cyber warfare against Western nations, NATO, India, and Israel.

 

Holy League is an organisation to counter “Western” propaganda that opposes their ideals.

 

The Holy League is a politically driven cybercriminal organisation that has mixed appeals for unity with strong religious and anti-Western rhetoric. Since relaunching on December 3, 2024, the group has shown perseverance and strategic intent by establishing a new Telegram channel to re-establish its presence.

In addition, a new head of its operation has strengthened its organisational structure, which paved the way for a new phase of its activities.

Furthermore, researchers have noted that the politically driven hacktivist group can unite over 80 hacking factions under one flag. The group has played a significant role in the global cyber threat scene through clever propaganda and well-planned attacks.

Their propaganda is full of assertions that would inflict concern or panic on numerous individuals. One of its claims is the operation titled “The skies of Germany will darken.” The group claimed that chaos would reign for those who opposed them, showing their goal of destabilising political and economic institutions.

The Holy League’s concerted cyberattacks have mainly targeted Western nations. Earlier this month, the group initiated a campaign for DDoS attacks, data leaks, and system disruptions against the French government and infrastructure entities.

Following such a campaign, they also targeted German-based organisations. The hacktivist group uses DDoS attacks, website defacements, and data breaches to instil panic and garner attention.

Their advertising combines dystopian visuals with religious elements, creating a strong identity that appeals to sympathisers and potential recruits. These initiatives amplify their geopolitical narrative, which promotes Palestine while opposing Western alliances such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.