# RipperSec: threat group profile

> RipperSec is a threat group thought to operate from Malaysia. 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 | Malaysia |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is RipperSec?

RipperSec is a threat group thought to operate from Malaysia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> RipperSec is a pro-Palestinian, likely Malaysian hacktivist group created in June 2023, known for conducting DDoS attacks, data breaches, and defacements primarily targeting government and educational websites, as well as organizations perceived to support Israel. The group has claimed 196 DDoS attacks, with a significant portion directed at Israel, and utilizes a tool called MegaMedusa for their operations. RipperSec operates on Telegram, where it has amassed over 2,000 members, and collaborates with various like-minded hacktivist groups. Their attack strategy relies heavily on community involvement rather than sophisticated infrastructure.

## Public reports about RipperSec

- https://blog.checkpoint.com/security/hacktivists-call-for-release-of-telegram-founder-with-freedurov-ddos-campaign/
- https://www.radware.com/blog/security/2024/08/megamedusa-rippersec-public-web-ddos-attack-tool/
- https://www.cyjax.com/the-hacktivist-response-to-uk-foreign-policy/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is RipperSec?

RipperSec is a threat group thought to operate from Malaysia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is RipperSec thought to be based?

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

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