# OverFlame: threat group profile

> OverFlame is a threat 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 |
| Thought to operate from | Not known |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 2 |

## Who is OverFlame?

OverFlame is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> OverFlame is a hacktivist group known for executing DDoS attacks and website defacements, primarily targeting government institutions and corporations in Europe and North America. The group has been involved in coordinated attacks alongside other pro-Russian threat actors, such as NoName057and the People’s Cyber Army, often motivated by anti-government and anti-corporate sentiments. OverFlame operates through underground forums and encrypted messaging platforms to coordinate attacks and recruit members. Their activities have included targeting financial services, political parties, and educational institutions, demonstrating a focus on disrupting critical infrastructure.

## Public reports about OverFlame

- https://socradar.io/biggest-education-industry-attacks-in-2024/
- https://www.scworld.com/brief/austria-subjected-to-pro-russian-ddos-intrusions

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### Who is OverFlame?

OverFlame is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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