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The BlackJack hacktivist group, known for targeting Russian organizations, has been observed employing similar tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), including shared tools, as the Twelve group, indicating a potential connection. Both groups utilize publicly available open-source software for their operations, suggesting a hacktivist motivation rather than a financially driven agenda. These groups have been linked to attacks on companies and government institutions within Russia, employing wipers like Shamoon and ransomware like LockBit.