NoName’s Shadow Game: Influencing Spain’s Parliamentary Elections from the Sidelines
Pro-Russian hackers Noname057 hinted at their ability to interfere with Spain’s Parliamentary elections.
The nation finds itself in the throes of a crucial early parliamentary election, where the battle for power between incumbent socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and conservative Albert Feijoo is reaching a crescendo. However, as citizens head to the polls to exercise their democratic rights, a shadowy threat looms over the electoral process.
NoName057, a mysterious and dangerous hacking group, issued a chilling statement asserting its capability to influence the election’s outcome. Surprisingly, the group claims to be disinterested in the results, as both sides espouse a pro-European stance, which they equate with anti-Russian policies. “Tristeza, España!!!” they sneer, signaling their disdain for Spain’s political alignment.
NoName Stresses Spain’s Parliamentary Elections
In a brazen show of force, NoName057 issues threats of a barrage of DDoS attacks, targeting Spain’s critical infrastructure. Their recent strike on Spain’s main government websites, including parliament and the federal administration, sparked widespread chaos and fear among spectators.
Nonetheless, incurring a cyberattack during the election has the potential to disrupt the very foundation of Spain’s democracy. Spanish authorities did not respond to questions about the situation.
In another announcement, the threat actors claimed they downed the website of the National Institute of Statistics, which publishes information about voting tables.
The Central Electoral Commission of Spain was also a victim of this group. Their rampage is currently ongoing as they claim they ‘killed’ the website of Spain’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Beyond the immediate disruption, NoName057’s actions highlight a concerning global trend of cyber interference in democratic processes. Spain’s election serves as a stark reminder of the delicate balance between free expression and the misuse of technology to manipulate public opinion and disrupt political proceedings.
The threat also affirmed that they downed the official website of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers of Spain
