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Iranian hackers behind series of attacks that compromised Israeli organizations

In at least one instance the hackers tried to create the impression of a ransomware attack in order to penetrate the secure systems and obtain data, Israeli cybersecurity firms claim.

by  ILH Staff and Guy Levy
Published on  10-06-2021 21:36
Last modified: 10-07-2021 08:37
Iran says it dismantled 'one of the most complicated CIA networks'Reuters/Kacper Pempel

Cyber theft of electricity has been of rising concern | Illustration: Reuters/Kacper Pempel

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 An array of Iranian cyber networks has been responsible for the online hacking of various Israeli entities in recent months, including insurance companies and at least one university, Israeli cybersecurity firms announced on Wednesday.

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The hackers were identified by Israeli cyber security companies, and in at least one instance the hackers tried to create the impression of a ransomware attack in order to breach the secure systems.

Another hacker group managed to use cyber means in order to spy on Israel and obtain important information on key landmarks in the country, as well is in the Middle East, the US, Russia and Europe.

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