Emerging Hacktivist "V FOR VENDETTA" Launches Cyberattack Campaigns against India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and UK!
Executive Summary
A newly threat actor, operating under the alias “V FOR VENDETTA CYBER TEAM,” has claimed responsibility for cyber-attacks on 10 high-profile Indian websites, resulting in the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. Active since March 23, 2025, the group has associated the attacks with socio-political messaging, alleging motivations related to anti-corruption and the representation of marginalized voices.
In addition to their activities in India, the group has recently targeted and leaked sensitive data from organizations in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom.
While the actor’s stated intent reflects politically motivated hacktivism, the data leaks pose a serious threat to the confidentiality and integrity of targeted systems. This incident highlights the growing trend of ideologically driven cyber-attacks aimed at public disruption and reputational damage.
Origin: Unknown
Targeted Countries:
- India
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- United Kingdom
Threat Actor’s Profile:
Leaked Data and Targeted Websites in India:
The data leak contains sensitive information from Indian educational institutions and tech companies. Compromised sites include:
- cepqip[.]iitd[.]ac[.]in
- naas[.]org[.]in
- scee[.]iitmandi[.]ac[.]in
- sps[.]iitmandi[.]ac[.]in
- vnxpres[.]in
- www[.]gptcdharmapuri[.]co[.]in
- www[.]kashyaptutorials[.]in
- www[.]maraazinfotech[.]org[.]in
- www[.]nbkrist[.]co[.]in
- www[.]ydc[.]yenepoya[.]edu[.]in
This release, attributed to the threat actor "Dzvy," on Dark Forum.
Targeted Domains in Malaysia:
The V for Vendetta Cyber Team has targeted the Malaysian Education, Manufacturing, and Legal Services industries. Leaked domains include:
- international[.]newera[.]edu[.]my,
- www[.]liongroup[.]com[.]my,
- www[.]zulrafique[.]com[.]my
V FOR VENDETTA CYBER TEAM Announcement and Attack on Indonesia:
On April 2, 2025, The V for Vendetta Cyber Team has leaked sensitive files from Indonesia on a dark forum.
Targeted Domains in United Kingdom:
Recently, the V FOR VENDETTA CYBER TEAM leaked the United Kingdom's Soil and Water [ www.soilandwater.co.uk ] domain on a forum.
Telegram Channel
The Telegram channel of the V FOR VENDETTA CYBER TEAM has been taken down.
Mitigation and Defense Recommendations
To minimize exposure to hacktivist campaigns and advanced cyber threats, organizations should implement a multi-layered security strategy:
Patch Vulnerabilities Promptly
Regularly update public-facing a pps, APIs, and databases to close common exploit paths like SQL injection and RCE.
Deploy Advanced EDR/XDR
Use AI-powered endpoint solutions to detect and block malware like ReZer0, RoboSki, and NanoCore.
Monitor Attack Surface Continuously
Identify exposed digital assets, misconfigurations, and shadow IT via ongoing external surface assessments.
Use Real-Time Threat Intelligence
Integrate threat intel feeds to detect active TTPs, adversary infrastructure, and emerging IOCs.
Evaluate Third-Party Risk
Assess supply chain security to prevent compromise through external vendors and partners.
Secure & Test Backups
Maintain encrypted, offline backups with regular restore tests to ensure data resilience.
Train Employees Against Phishing
Conduct awareness programs to reduce the risk of credential theft and social engineering.
Adopt Digital Risk Protection (DRP)
Leverage DRP tools to detect dark web leaks, brand impersonation, and digital threats in real-time.
Conclusion
The V FOR VENDETTA CYBER TEAM's emergence as a potent hacktivist group underscores the escalating threat landscape, particularly for education and technology sectors. Their demonstrated capacity to exploit web application vulnerabilities and conduct advanced attacks necessitates immediate and robust defensive measures.
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