Tag: iran
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Israeli Social Media Users Targeted in Covert Iranian Influence Campaign
A covert Iranian social media operation has been uncovered, targeting Israeli users on platform X with a psychological campaign designed to sow discord and despair. Researchers at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) have exposed a Persian-language Telegram channel, CAR ONLINE (@caronline_original), which boasts over 400,000 subscribers and serves as the orchestration hub for…
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CyberWarfare on the Rise With Surge in Hacktivist Activity Following Israel-Iran
Cyberspace has become a crucial battlefield in addition to conventional combat since the open conflict between Israel and Iran broke out. Following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites and Iran’s retaliatory missile salvos, both nations recognized as formidable cyber powers have escalated their digital operations. Israel-linked group Gonjeshke Darande (Predatory Sparrow), widely considered…
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Iranian Hacktivist Attacking Israeli Military, Government, and Infrastructure Targets
Over 35 different pro-Iranian hacktivist organizations launched a coordinated attack on Israeli military, government, and key infrastructure targets in a dramatic escalation of cyberwarfare. This surge in activity starkly contrasts with the limited response from just 4-5 identified pro-Israeli groups, highlighting a significant imbalance in the ongoing digital conflict between the two nations. Unprecedented Surge…
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Iran confirmed it shut down internet to protect the country against cyberattacks
Iran confirmed an Internet shutdown to counter Israeli cyberattacks, citing threats to critical infrastructure, and interfere with drone control. Iran experienced a near-total internet blackout on Wednesday as tensions with Israel escalated into the first week of conflict. However, the exact cause behind the collapse of Iran’s internet remains unclear. While the timing coincides with…
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Israel Says Iran Is Hacking Security Cameras for Spying
Plus: Ukrainian hackers reportedly knock out a key Russian internet provider, China’s Salt Typhoon hackers claim another victim, and the UK hits 23andMe with a hefty fine over its 2023 data breach. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/israel-says-iran-is-hack-security-cameras-for-spying/
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Beware the CyberAv3ngers
Iranian OT Hacking Team Has Gone Quiet “¦ Too Quiet. Armed exchanges between Iran and Israel and the prospect of U.S. armed intervention against Tehran has cyber defenders warning about hacking risks to critical infrastructure. Iran’s CyberAv3ngers doesn’t possess the sophistication of Chinese or Russian actors but it’s still a persistent threat. First seen on…
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Iran’s government says it shut down internet to protect against cyberattacks
The government cited the recent hacks on Bank Sepah and cryptocurrency exchange Nobite as reasons to shut down internet access to virtually all Iranians. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/06/20/irans-government-says-it-shut-down-internet-to-protect-against-cyberattacks/
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How Cyber Warfare Changes the Face of Geopolitical Conflict
As geopolitical tensions rise, the use of cyber operations and hacktivists continues to grow, with the current conflict between Israel and Iran showing the new face of cyber-augmented war. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cyberwarfare-changes-geopolitical-conflict
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How Cyberwarfare Changes the Face of Geopolitical Conflict
As geopolitical tensions rise, the use of cyber operations and hacktivists continues to grow, with the current conflict between Israel and Iran showing the new face of cyber-augmented war. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cyberwarfare-changes-geopolitical-conflict
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Israel-Iran War: Hacktivist Groups’ Claimed Activity Surges
While Exceptions Apply, Such Efforts Often Only Amount to Psychological Operations. Missile exchanges over the skies of Israel and Iran entered their eighth day, wreaking death and destruction. Hacktivists are taking that as their cue to join the fray, although whether their efforts function as anything more than psychological operations is unclear. First seen on…
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Cybersicherheit: Iran soll israelische Sicherheitskameras gehackt haben
Nicht zum ersten Mal nutzen Kriegsparteien offenbar diese Möglichkeit, um Echtzeitinformationen über den Gegner zu sammeln. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/cybersicherheit-iran-soll-israelische-sicherheitskameras-gehackt-haben-2506-197322.html
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Iran’s State TV Hijacked Mid-Broadcast Amid Geopolitical Tensions; $90M Stolen in Crypto Heist
Iran’s state-owned TV broadcaster was hacked Wednesday night to interrupt regular programming and air videos calling for street protests against the Iranian government, according to multiple reports.It’s currently not known who is behind the attack, although Iran pointed fingers at Israel, per Iran International.”If you experience disruptions or irrelevant messages while watching various TV First…
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Cryptohack Roundup: $100 Million Iranian Cryptocurrency Hack
Also: Gotbit CEO Sentencing, US Authorities Seize $225M Tied to Scams. This week, $100 million Nobitex hack, Gotbit CEO sentenced, support for Roman Storm, Trump’s crypto earnings, North Korea’s Codebase infiltration, Haru Invest CEO acquitted, $225 million scam funds seized and New York disrupted a $1 million scam. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Israel-tied Predatory Sparrow hackers are waging cyberwar on Iran’s financial system
The hacker group has destroyed more than $90 million held at an Iranian crypto exchange. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/06/israel-tied-predatory-sparrow-hackers-are-waging-cyberwar-on-irans-financial-system/
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Iran experienced a near-total national internet blackout
Iran experienced a near-total internet blackout on Wednesday as tensions with Israel escalated into the first week of conflict. Global internet monitor NetBlocks reported almost near-total Internet disruptions in Iran as tensions with Israel escalated into the first week of conflict. However, the exact cause behind the collapse of Iran’s internet remains unclear. While the…
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Israeli Hacktivists Steal and Burn $90m+ from Iranian Crypo Biz
Pro-Israel Predatory Sparrow Group steals $90m in crypto from Iranian exchange Nobitex First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/israeli-hacktivists-steal-burn-90m/
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Schutz vor Cyberangriffen: Der Iran nimmt sich selbst vom Netz
Der Krieg zwischen dem Iran und Israel spitzt sich auch im Cyberraum immer weiter zu. Der Iran ergreift zum Selbstschutz drastische Maßnahmen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/schutz-vor-cyberangriffen-der-iran-nimmt-sich-selbst-vom-netz-2506-197230.html
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Iran Slows Internet to Prevent Cyber Attacks Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
Iran has throttled internet access in the country in a purported attempt to hamper Israel’s ability to conduct covert cyber operations, days after the latter launched an unprecedented attack on the country, escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokesperson of the Iranian Government, and the Iranian Cyber Police, FATA, said the internet slowdown…
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Cyberangriff auf eine Bank im Iran?
Pro-Israel hackers claim breach of Iranian bank amid military escalation First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pro-israel-hackers-claim-attack-on-iranian-bank
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Cyberangriff auf eine Bank im Iran?
Pro-Israel hackers claim breach of Iranian bank amid military escalation First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pro-israel-hackers-claim-attack-on-iranian-bank
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Iran’s Bank Sepah disrupted by cyberattack claimed by pro-Israel hacktivist group
The attack introduces a clear cyber element with immediate consequences for the country’s critical infrastructure amid a growing conflict between Israel and Iran. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/iran-bank-sepah-cyberattack/
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Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims responsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack
The apparent cyberattack comes as Israel and Iran engage in a days-long escalating military conflict. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/06/17/pro-israel-hacktivist-group-claims-responsibility-for-alleged-iranian-bank-hack/
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Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims reponsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack
The apparent cyberattack comes as Israel and Iran engage in a days-long escalating military conflict. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/06/17/pro-israel-hacktivist-group-claims-reponsibility-for-alleged-iranian-bank-hack/
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Pro-Israel Hacking Group Claims to Disrupt Iran’s Bank Sepah
Disruption of Country’s Biggest Bank Comes as Israel-Iran War Intensifies. A pro-Israel hacking group claims to have disrupted a major Iranian bank as hostilities between the two countries raged into their fifth day. Hacking group Gonjeshke said Tuesday morning it conducted cyberattacks which destroyed the data of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Bank Sepah. First…
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Pro-Israel hackers claim breach of Iranian bank amid military escalation
A group tracked as Predatory Sparrow said it was responsible for hacking Bank Sepah as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pro-israel-hackers-claim-attack-on-iranian-bank
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US offering $10 million for info on Iranian hackers behind IOControl malware
The U.S. State Department said it is looking for information on hackers linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-offers-reward-for-iran-hacker-iocontrol-malware
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US at risk of being caught up in Israel-Iran cyber warfare
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/us-at-risk-of-being-caught-up-in-israel-iran-cyber-warfare
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US critical infrastructure could become casualty of Iran-Israel conflict
Researchers warn that Iran-aligned threat groups could soon target U.S. companies and individuals in cyber espionage or sabotage attacks. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/us-critical-infrastructure-iran-israel-conflict/750799/
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Hacktivists Strike Within Minutes of Israel Missile Attacks on Iran Nuclear Sites
The cyber domain is a primary theater in the Israel-Iran conflict. Organizations across Israel must be aware and brace for a wave of sophisticated and ideologically driven cyberattacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/hacktivists-strike-within-minutes-of-israel-missile-attacks-on-iran-nuclear-sites/
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Cyber weapons in the Israel-Iran conflict may hit the US
With Tehran’s military weakened, digital retaliation likely, experts tell The Reg First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/13/cyber_weapons_israel_iran/