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Hacktivism During Political Conflict: The Renewed Campaign of #OpVenezuela

Tomer Spungin by Tomer Spungin
August 14, 2024
Hackers During Political Conflict: The Renewed Campaign of #OpVenezuela

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Venezuela faces political unrest. Widespread protests have erupted across the country, with demonstrators clashing with security forces and pro-government groups. The backlash has also extended to hacktivist groups, which have relaunched the #OpVenezuela campaign, predominantly on Telegram and X (formerly Twitter).

On July 31st, the Anonymous collective spearheaded #OpVenezuela, declaring a cyber war on President Maduro’s regime. The group claimed responsibility for launching DDoS attacks against over 45 government websites successfully, hacking into several of them.

Figure 1 – A proof shared by Anonymous after declaring to have taken down dozens of government websites.
Figure 2 – Anonymous collective member AnonHunterLatam shares a list of allegedly attacked government websites.

ANONYMOUS VENEZUELA reported their first successful attack on government-linked servers, allegedly tied to an application believed to be used as spyware by Maduro’s regime.

Multiple collaborating groups, including Cyber Hunters (AKA White Hunters), MS BOTNET Cyberhunter, Skull Hunters and more, have been continuously coordinating DDoS attacks against national banks, organizations, Maduro-linked companies and gob.ve(Venezuela government) websites since the election results were announced. These attacks have targeted key sites, including the Venezuelan Presidency and Ministry websites.

Figure 3 – ANONYMOUS VENEZUELA declaring their first attack after the Venezuela elections.
Figure 4 – Anonymous shares the results of a DDoS attack on Venezuela’s largest airport

Meanwhile, Venezuelan officials have accused North-Macedonian hackers of interfering with the elections and causing delays in the data analysis. Although  no specific group was mentioned, the self-described pro-West and Anarcho-Capitalist hacker group GlorySec has issued a statement claiming they are the ones being accused of intercepting the Venezuelan elections. While GlorySec denied the allegations, they continued to share their #OpVenezuela activities, including the alleged hacking of accounts related to the Venezuelan Communist Party and threatening to leak members’ data.

Figure 5 – GlorySec claims to have hacked the Venezuelan Communist Party.
Figure 6 – GlorySec addressing election interference claims made by Venezuelan officials

The cyber attacks targeting Venezuela during the 2024 elections highlight a global trend where hacktivism plays a critical role in political unrest and authoritarian regimes. Hacktivist groups, driven by various motivations, have become key digital actors in real-world struggles, amplifying the voices of the oppressed and exposing the weaknesses of authoritarian systems. These actions are not unique to Venezuela; they reflect a broader pattern where hacktivism intersects with significant human events, from uprisings and protests to full-scale conflicts.

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The resurgence of campaigns like #OpVenezuela underscores how hacktivism has evolved into a powerful tool for resistance and disruption. These digital offensives often target government infrastructure, highlighting the vulnerabilities of regimes that suppress democratic principles and manipulate power. In this context, hacktivism is not merely a digital protest but a direct challenge to the legitimacy of authoritarian rule.

As hacktivism continues to shape the global digital landscape, it is essential to recognize that these actions are now a significant force in political conflicts. Just as traditional conflicts have their battlefields, modern struggles against authoritarianism have their cyber frontlines, where the fight for freedom, rights, and change is increasingly waged. The role of hacktivists in these conflicts serves as a reminder that in today’s interconnected world, digital activism is a central stage in the fight against oppression and the quest for justice.

The author of this article is Tomer Spungin, Check Point Research. The views expressed in this article are his own.

Also Read: How do hackers gain access to your computer?

Tomer Spungin

Tomer Spungin

Tomer Spungin, Check Point Research

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