ZeffSec

Also known as: Zeff Security, ZeffSec

ZeffSec is a hacktivist collective focused on infrastructure-level disruption and exposing vulnerabilities in centralized digital networks. In March 2026, the group claimed responsibility for a large-scale DDoS attack against ArvanCloud, Iran’s primary cloud and CDN provider, causing widespread service outages across platforms including the online education service Skyroom. The group announced the operation via Telegram, stating their goal was disruption of centralized infrastructure rather than data theft.

Introduction

ZeffSec is a hacktivist collective focused on infrastructure-level disruption and exposing vulnerabilities in centralized digital networks. In March 2026, the group claimed responsibility for a large-scale DDoS attack against ArvanCloud, Iran’s primary cloud and CDN provider, causing widespread service outages across platforms including the online education service Skyroom. The group announced the operation via Telegram, stating their goal was disruption of centralized infrastructure rather than data theft.

Activities and Tactics

Information pending cataloguing.

Notable Campaigns

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Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)

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Notable Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

No curated IOCs are currently published for this actor. This section will be updated when stable, attributable indicators are available.

Malware and Tools

  • CloudDuke:
  • CrossRat:

Attribution and Evidence

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References

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