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Killnet Resurfaces with New Identity

May 26, 2025
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Killnet, once known for its loud pro-Kremlin cyberattacks, has returned after a quiet period, now operating with a rebranded identity and a new strategic focus. The group recently claimed responsibility for hacking Ukraine’s drone-tracking system, a move that Russian media heavily promoted. Although the claims remain unverified, the timing of the announcement, aligned with Russia’s Victory Day, suggests a coordinated propaganda effort. Analysts are still assessing whether the group’s resurgence signals a broader campaign or a one-off operation aligned with geopolitical narratives.

The group’s decline in late 2023 was triggered by the exposure of its founder, KillMilk, whose unmasking revealed ties to the drug trade and a penchant for luxury living.

Following this revelation, Killnet’s assets were sold to a new administrator known as BTC, representing the anti-drug trafficking group Deanon Club. This leadership transition led to internal disagreements and the exit of original technical personnel, weakening the group’s operational capabilities during a period of global tension. Some experts believe this pause and transfer were part of a deliberate strategy, mirroring the broader trend of hacker groups going dark, rebranding, and resurfacing as needed.

Under BTC’s leadership, Killnet has noticeably shifted from ideological hacktivism to revenue-driven operations. Analysts at TRM Labs report the group is now offering hack-for-hire services, targeting darknet drug dealers, and seeking credibility in cybercriminal circles through high-impact, strategic attacks. While BTC continues to use hacktivist branding, many loyal to Killnet’s original pro-Kremlin mission have split off to form new subgroups like KillNet 2.0 and Just Evil. This evolution has diluted the group’s ideological stance, making financial gain a clearer motivator than political alignment.

Killnet’s structure remains fluid and decentralized, a hallmark of many modern cyber collectives. With multiple factions, rebrands, and splinters, the group has adapted to external pressures while keeping its brand name alive. Some experts suggest that unrelated actors may now be leveraging the Killnet name for clout. Regardless of who controls it, Killnet’s continued presence demonstrates the enduring appeal of recognizable cyber brands in both ideological and criminal domains. As its tactics and motivations evolve, Killnet is likely to remain a notable threat, not for its loyalty to a cause, but for its strategic adaptability.

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  • Russian hacker group Killnet returns with a rebrand shifting from ideology to profit-driven cyber operations
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