There have been numerous hackers and hacking groups that have made headlines over the past 10 years. Some of the more notable ones include:
- Anonymous: This loosely-organized international group of hackers is known for participating in high-profile cyber attacks against governments, corporations, and other institutions.
- LulzSec: This group of hackers gained notoriety in 2011 for a series of high-profile attacks against the likes of Sony, the CIA, and the UK’s Serious Organized Crime Agency.
- The Syrian Electronic Army: This group of hackers has been active since 2011 and is known for carrying out cyber attacks against a range of targets, including media organizations and government websites.
- The Equation Group: This advanced persistent threat (APT) group is thought to be a state-sponsored hacking group sponsored by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). It was uncovered by Kaspersky Lab in 2015 and is known for using highly sophisticated malware in its attacks.
- APT28: Also known as Fancy Bear, this APT group is thought to be sponsored by the Russian government and has been active since at least 2007. It is known for a range of cyber espionage and information warfare operations.
- The Shadow Brokers: This mysterious hacking group emerged in 2016 and is known for stealing and releasing a number of hacking tools and exploits from the Equation Group.
- The Dark Overlord: This hacking group has been active since at least 2016 and is known for carrying out a number of high-profile cyber attacks, including the theft and release of unaired episodes of popular TV shows.
- North Korean hacking groups: Over the past decade, a number of hacking groups sponsored by the North Korean government have been uncovered, including the Lazarus Group and the Hidden Cobra APT group. These groups have been linked to a range of cyber attacks, including the Sony Pictures hack and the WannaCry ransomware attack.