Radware's new Threat Advisory warns of heightened cyber risks as the 11th anniversary of #OpIsrael nears on April 7. The annual campaign targeting Israeli websites continues drawing new hacktivist groups opposed to Israeli military actions. This year, they are better coordinated and sophisticated, leveraging hashtags for temporary alliances to broaden the attack scope.
OpIsrael's kickoff also marks six months since Israeli-Hamas hostilities began on Oct. 7, 2023, aligning with Iranian Jerusalem Day on April 5. New actors like Ketapang Grey Hat Team and Anonymous Collective are expected alongside veteran groups. Iran may play a heightened role after escalating Hamas support last October.
Financial services and government offices are high-risk targets, where attacks can cause widespread disruption. The increased Web DDoS threats show a nuanced understanding of app vulnerabilities. Robust layer 7 DDoS protection is critically needed as Israel potentially faces intensified hacktivist attacks from April 7 onward.
