# Killnet: threat group profile

> Killnet is a denial of service group. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Countries and victims named | 2 |
| Thought to operate from | Not known |
| Motive | Denial of service |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is Killnet?

Killnet is a denial of service group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> A group targeting various countries using Denial of Services attacked.

## Who does Killnet go after?

**Sectors:** Government

**Countries and victims named:** United States, Czech Republic

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## Public reports about Killnet

- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts/aa22-110a
- https://therecord.media/russia-or-ukraine-hacking-groups-take-sides/?msclkid=235244a7ba6611ec92f21c9bd3b8ee49
- https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/pro-russian-hackers-target-czech-websites-in-a-series-of-attacks

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Killnet?

Killnet is a denial of service group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Who does Killnet target?

In public reporting, sectors named include government, and 2 countries and victims are named, including United States and Czech Republic.

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