Sweden Takes Key Role in International Crackdown on Hacker Group NoName 057(16)
Swedish police involved in international efforts against NoName 057(16), targeting cybercriminal activities.
Key Points
- • Swedish police participated in an operation against hacker group NoName 057(16).
- • NoName 057(16) has conducted cyberattacks affecting both Sweden and international targets, including NATO.
- • Operation resulted in the disablement of several C2 servers affecting the hackers' infrastructure.
- • Swedish authorities have identified extensive attacks on governmental and banking systems since 2023.
On July 17, 2025, Swedish police announced their involvement in an international operation targeting the hacker group NoName 057(16). This group has been linked to multiple cyberattacks both in Sweden and globally, notably including an attack during the NATO summit in The Hague in late June 2025. Steffen Oxenvad, head of complex cybercrimes at Sweden’s National Operations Department (Noa), highlighted that the operation has successfully disabled several Command and Control (C2) servers, significantly crippling the hackers' operational capabilities. The crackdown is seen as a decisive blow to NoName 057(16), which has engaged in extensive denial-of-service attacks against Swedish government websites and banks throughout 2023 and 2024. The Swedish police played a pivotal role in the operation and investigation, contributing to the ongoing international effort to combat cybercrime related to this group.