Spanish Civil Guard arrests Anonymous Fénix members
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Spanish authorities arrested four alleged Anonymous Fénix members, escalating a cybercrime enforcement action tied to DDoS attacks against ministries, political parties, and public institutions in Spain and South America. The case matters because courts also ordered seizure of the group's X and YouTube accounts and the closure of its Telegram channel, disrupting the group's coordination and recruitment channels. The enforcement action followed activity that began in April 2023 and intensified after the Valencia floods in late October 2024.
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Spanish Civil Guard arrests Anonymous Fénix members
Initial DisclosureSpanish investigators first detained the group's administrator and moderator in **May 2025**, then used the seized evidence to identify two additional alleged operatives. The case moved from surveillance of the DDoS campaign to arrests and account seizures as enforcement expanded.
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- Spain arrests suspected hacktivists for DDoSing govt sites — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 23.02.2026 23:59
- Spain arrests suspected hacktivists for DDoSing govt sites — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 23.02.2026 23:59