Rebel Jackal is an ideologically motivated threat actor known for website defacements and a custom njRAT-based Fallaga RAT.
Analyst brief
Rebel Jackal (also known as FallagaTeam) is an ideologically motivated threat actor driven by perceived injustices against Muslims in real-world events. They primarily conduct website defacements and have developed a custom RAT called 'Fallaga RAT', which appears to be a fork of the njRAT malware popular in the Middle East/North Africa region. Defenders should focus on web application security, monitor for njRAT indicators on public-facing systems, and remain vigilant during periods of geopolitical tension.
Rebel Jackal
FallagaTeam
unknown
This is a pro-Islamist organization that generally conducts attacks motivated by real world events in which its members believe that members of the Muslim faith were wronged. Its attacks generally involve website defacements; however, the group did develop a RAT that it refers to as Fallaga RAT, but which appears to simply be a fork of the njRAT malware popular amongst hackers in the Middle East/North Africa region.
origin (suspected)
🇹🇳TNattribution confidence: medium (50)
source: misp-galaxy
FAQ2
What type of malware does the Rebel Jackal group primarily use in their attacks?+
They primarily use a Remote Access Trojan called 'Fallaga RAT', which appears to be a fork of the njRAT malware popular in the Middle East/North Africa region.
What is the main source of motivation for Rebel Jackal?+
They are an ideologically motivated threat actor driven by perceived injustices against Muslims in real-world events.