| Formation | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Conducting DDoS attacks, anti-Israel |
| Methods | Cyberattacks, DDoS attacks |
Dark Storm Team is a pro-Palestinian hacker group that has been active since late 2023. Internet Security Firm Check Point reports they target governments and organizations known to support Israel.
Activity by Dark Storm Team was first observed in late 2023 following the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. [1] The group has been noted to use tactics similar to those of the pro-Russia hacker group Killnet and has attacked NATO countries, Israel and the U.S. with large-scale DDoS campaigns as well as ransomware attacks. [2] While the group is vocal about its political motivations, it has also advertised itself as hackers-for-hire. [3]
The group has claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on John F Kennedy Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Snapchat. [4] Dark Storm Team also took responsibility for the March 10, 2025 cyberattack on X, causing multiple outages. [2]