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| Islamic State Hacking Division | |
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| Also known as | United Cyber Caliphate |
| Foundation | 2014 |
| Dates of operation | 2014–Present |
| Allegiance |  Islamic State |
| Status | Active |
The Islamic State Hacking Division (ISHD) or The United Cyber Caliphate (UCC) is a merger of several hacker groups self-identifying as the digital army for the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIS/ISIL). The unified organization comprises at least four distinct groups, including the Ghost Caliphate Section, Sons Caliphate Army (SCA), Caliphate Cyber Army (CCA), and the Kalashnikov E-Security Team. Other groups potentially involved with the United Cyber Caliphate are the Pro-ISIS Media group Rabitat Al-Ansar (League of Supporters) and the Islamic Cyber Army (ICA).[1] Evidence does not support the direct involvement of the Islamic State leadership. It suggests external and independent coordination of Pro-ISIS cyber campaigns under the United Cyber Caliphate (UCC) name.[2] Investigations also display alleged links to Russian Intelligence group, APT28, using the name as a guise to wage war against western nations.[3][4]
- ^ Alkhouri, Laith (2016). "Hacking for ISIS: The Emergent Cyber Threat Landscape" (PDF). Flashpoint. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- ^ Alexander, Audrey (April 2019). "Doxing and Defacements: Examining the Islamic State's Hacking Capabilities". CTC Sentinel. 12 (4). Archived from the original on 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2020-12-08 – via Combating Terrorism Center at West Point.
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