Anonymous Fenix Hacktivists Arrested for DDoS Attacks on Spanish Government Sites
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Spanish authorities arrested four members of the Anonymous Fenix hacktivist group, accused of conducting DDoS attacks against government ministries, political parties, and public institutions in Spain and South America. The group, claiming affiliation with Anonymous, escalated attacks after the Valencia floods in October 2024, targeting websites they blamed for the disaster. The arrests followed a year-long investigation, with initial arrests in May 2025 and additional arrests in February 2026. The group used social media to recruit volunteers and spread anti-government messaging.
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23.02.2026 23:59 1 articles · 2h ago
Anonymous Fenix Hacktivists Arrested for DDoS Attacks
Spanish authorities arrested four members of the Anonymous Fenix hacktivist group, accused of conducting DDoS attacks against government sites. The group's activity peaked after the Valencia floods in October 2024, and the arrests followed a year-long investigation. The group used social media to recruit volunteers and spread anti-government messaging.
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- Spain arrests suspected hacktivists for DDoSing govt sites — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 23.02.2026 23:59
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Anonymous Fenix conducted DDoS attacks against Spanish and South American government sites.
First reported: 23.02.2026 23:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Spain arrests suspected hacktivists for DDoSing govt sites — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 23.02.2026 23:59
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The group's activity peaked after the Valencia floods in October 2024.
First reported: 23.02.2026 23:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Spain arrests suspected hacktivists for DDoSing govt sites — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 23.02.2026 23:59
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Four members were arrested, including the group's administrator and moderator.
First reported: 23.02.2026 23:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Spain arrests suspected hacktivists for DDoSing govt sites — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 23.02.2026 23:59
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The group used X and Telegram to recruit volunteers and spread anti-government messages.
First reported: 23.02.2026 23:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Spain arrests suspected hacktivists for DDoSing govt sites — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 23.02.2026 23:59
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Spanish courts ordered the seizure of the group's social media accounts and Telegram channel.
First reported: 23.02.2026 23:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Spain arrests suspected hacktivists for DDoSing govt sites — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 23.02.2026 23:59