R00tK1T is a threat group thought to operate from Israel. 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.
R00tK1T is tracked under one name in security research. Below is what published reporting says about it, with a link to every report so you can check the detail yourself.
What public reporting says
R00TK1T is a hacking group known for sophisticated cyber attacks targeting governmental agencies in Malaysia, including data exfiltration from the National Population and Family Development Board. The group has publicized their successful attacks on social media, showcasing stolen data. R00TK1T has also targeted Malaysian telecom providers, defacing portals and potentially breaching user data.
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R00tK1T is a threat group thought to operate from Israel. Public reporting about it is still limited.
Public reporting places R00tK1T as operating from Israel. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.
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