DarkSide (hacker group)
DarkSide | |
| Purpose | Ransomware as a service |
|---|---|
Region | Eastern Europe |
Official language | Russian |
DarkSide is a cybercriminal hacking group, believed to be based in Russia, that targets victims using ransomware and extortion; it is believed to be behind the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack. The group provides ransomware as a service.
DarkSide itself claims to be apolitical.