Tag: iran
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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/
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Israeli Strikes Raise Fears of Cyberattacks and Retaliation
Analysts Warn US Infrastructure May Be Next as Iran Plans Missile Strike Response. Israel’s strike on Iranian military and nuclear targets has triggered fears of retaliatory cyberattacks, with analysts warning that Tehran may escalate disruptions against U.S. and Israeli critical infrastructure through proxy campaigns, brute-force attacks or coordinated DDoS strikes. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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OpenAI Shuts Down 10 Malicious AI Ops Linked to China, Russia, Iran, N. Korea
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, has revealed it is actively fighting widespread misuse of its AI tools… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/openai-shuts-down-ai-ops-china-russia-iran-nkorea/
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT a Hit With Nation-State Hackers
Malicious Accounts Linked to Malware, Influence Operations. OpenAI is using its artificial intelligence models to detect and counter abuse and has banned accounts associated with malicious state-linked operations. Hackers aligned with Russia, China, North Korea and Iran have used OpenAI’s tools for malware development and social media manipulation. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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CISOs müssen Risiken der Operational-Technology stärker adressieren
Die Bedrohungen gegen die Betriebstechnik (OT) der kritischen Infrastruktur (KRITIS) verschärfen sich kontinuierlich. China baut offensive Komponenten in amerikanische Militär- und Unternehmensnetzwerke ein. Zudem wurden Telekommunikationsunternehmen und Internetdienstleister infiltriert, um Zivilisten auszuspionieren. Seit etlichen Jahren, also bereits deutlich vor dem Angriffskrieg, greift Russland das ukrainische Stromnetz an. Und der Iran hat alle in Israel hergestellten…
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BladedFeline: Iran-Aligned APT Group Expands Arsenal With Whisper and PrimeCache
The post BladedFeline: Iran-Aligned APT Group Expands Arsenal With Whisper and PrimeCache appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/bladedfeline-iran-aligned-apt-group-expands-arsenal-with-whisper-and-primecache/
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OpenAI Shuts Down ChatGPT Accounts Linked to Russian, Iranian Chinese Cyber
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping every facet of society, our mission remains steadfast: to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. By advancing AI tools that empower people to solve complex problems, we are laying the groundwork for a future where technology serves as a force for good12.…
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OpenAI Bans ChatGPT Accounts Used by Russian, Iranian, and Chinese Hacker Groups
OpenAI has revealed that it banned a set of ChatGPT accounts that were likely operated by Russian-speaking threat actors and two Chinese nation-state hacking groups to assist with malware development, social media automation, and research about U.S. satellite communications technologies, among other things.”The [Russian-speaking] actor used our models to assist with developing and refining First…
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OpenAI Bans ChatGPT Accounts Used by Russian, Iranian and Chinese Hacker Groups
OpenAI has revealed that it banned a set of ChatGPT accounts that were likely operated by Russian-speaking threat actors and two Chinese nation-state hacking groups to assist with malware development, social media automation, and research about U.S. satellite communications technologies, among other things.”The [Russian-speaking] actor used our models to assist with developing and refining First…
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Iranian Espionage Group Caught Spying on Kurdish Officials
BladedFeline Hackers Spying on Kurdish Officials Since at Least 2017. An Iranian state espionage group stayed hidden for more than half-a-decade until security researchers spotted it in 2023, researchers said Thursday in a report detailing a growing arsenal of hacking tools it deployed against Kurdish and Iraqi government officials. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…