Anonymous Sudan, a hacking group known for its cyber attacks, has claimed responsibility for a new Twitter data breach. The group made the announcement through a Telegram post, stating that the attack was launched because Twitter CEO Elon Musk did not meet their demands. According to the hackers, they successfully took down Twitter’s application, website, and internal system, rendering the platform completely inaccessible. However, at the time of writing, Twitter appeared to be operational and there were no visible signs of a data breach.
This is not the first time that Anonymous Sudan has targeted Twitter. In August 2023, the group claimed a similar data breach that caused widespread disruption. Despite their claims, there is no concrete evidence to support their assertions, as the Twitter application and website continue to function normally.
The main objective of this cyber attack, according to Anonymous Sudan, is to urge the expansion of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service into Sudan. Starlink, a project by Musk’s SpaceX, aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity to underserved areas around the world. The group believes that by launching these attacks, they can get Musk’s attention and persuade him to bring Starlink to Sudan.
However, their plea falls short as Sudan currently faces an internet shortage, with less than 50% of the population having access to the internet. The country has one of the lowest internet penetration rates worldwide, with only one in five people able to access online services.
Anonymous Sudan has a history of leveraging vulnerabilities in digital systems to achieve their objectives. The group claims to be avenging perceived injustices in Sudan and other parts of the Muslim world. Some suspicions have arisen that the group may be a front for Russian hackers, as their actions often align with the interests of Russia and Islamic nations.
In a separate incident, Anonymous Sudan targeted Microsoft, claiming to have access to 30 million Microsoft accounts which they offered for sale on a Telegram bot for $50,000. However, Microsoft quickly dismissed these claims, stating that there had been no data breach or unauthorized access to customer data. The hackers released a limited subset of the alleged database as proof but Microsoft’s analysis revealed no evidence of compromise.
Despite the denial by Microsoft, the actions of Anonymous Sudan have raised concerns. The group recently targeted the website of Scandinavian Airlines and managed to disrupt Microsoft’s 365 software suite, including high-profile services like Outlook and Teams. These incidents have raised questions about the capabilities and motives of the collective.
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