# Blackmeta: threat group profile

> Blackmeta is a threat group thought to operate from Palestinian Territories. 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 |
| Thought to operate from | Palestinian Territories |
| Other names | 1 |
| Public reports | 4 |

## Who is Blackmeta?

Blackmeta is a threat group thought to operate from Palestinian Territories. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

SN Blackmeta

Security companies each give the same group their own name, so one group can have many.

### What public reporting says

> BLACKMETA is a pro-Palestinian hacktivist group that has claimed responsibility for a series of DDoS attacks and data breaches targeting organizations perceived as supportive of Israel, including the Internet Archive and various entities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The group employs DDoS attacks, website defacement, and data exfiltration, with motivations rooted in political ideology and retribution for perceived injustices against Palestinians. Their operations have been linked to a Telegram channel, where they publicize their activities and collaborate with other hacktivist groups. Additionally, they have been attributed to significant cyber disruptions, including a 100-hour DDoS campaign against a UAE bank, showcasing their operational capabilities.

## Public reports about Blackmeta

- https://thecyberexpress.com/sn-blackmeta-claim-snapchat-cyberattack/
- https://www.radware.com/security/threat-advisories-and-attack-reports/six-day-web-ddos-attack-campaign/
- https://securityboulevard.com/?p=2033037
- https://socradar.io/internet-archive-data-breach-and-ddos-attacks/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Blackmeta?

Blackmeta is a threat group thought to operate from Palestinian Territories. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Blackmeta thought to be based?

Public reporting places Blackmeta as operating from Palestinian Territories. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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