Israel-Tied Predatory Sparrow Hackers Are Waging Cyberwar on Iran's Financial System
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Predatory Sparrow, an Israel-linked hacker group, has unleashed significant cyber disruptions against Iran's financial sector amidst escalating tensions. Notably, they claimed a recent attack on the crypto exchange Nobitex, destroying over $90 million in cryptocurrency. The group, presenting itself as a domestic hacktivist organization, accused Nobitex of enabling terrorism and violating sanctions. Additionally, their attack on Sepah Bank led to the claimed destruction of all its data in retaliation for connections to the Iranian military. These actions raise questions about the methods used in cyber warfare and its implications for international relations.
Predatory Sparrow has targeted Iranian institutions, destroying over $90 million in cryptocurrency holdings to disrupt Iran's financial system amid ongoing conflict.
Through their attacks, Predatory Sparrow accuses Nobitex of being instrumental in financing terrorism and sanction violations, asserting that their actions are a necessary response.
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