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The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has expanded into cyberspace, marked by a surge in hacktivist activity and the deployment of new malware campaigns. Pro-Israel and pro-Iranian groups are actively engaging in cyberattacks, including DDoS attacks, website defacements, and data breaches, targeting organizations within each other's territories. This digital warfare mirrors the escalating military tensions between the two nations, turning the internet into a covert combat zone.

Amidst this cyber conflict, a pro-Israel hacktivist group known as Predatory Sparrow has claimed responsibility for hacking Bank Sepah, a major Iranian financial institution. Predatory Sparrow alleges that the bank was used to circumvent international sanctions and finance the Iranian regime's military activities. While independent verification of the attack is pending, reports have emerged of banking disruptions and closed Bank Sepah branches across Iran. The group has targeted Iranian organizations in the past.

The intensification of cyber hostilities between Israel and Iran raises concerns about potential spillover effects, with U.S. companies and critical infrastructure facing increased risks. Cybersecurity experts are urging organizations to brace for potential disruptions and enhance their defenses against cyberattacks. The digital conflict highlights the importance of cybersecurity preparedness in a world where geopolitical tensions increasingly manifest in cyberspace.


References :

• thecyberexpress.com: Iran-Israel cyber conflict intensifies with hacktivist attacks and new malware campaigns.
• SpiderLabs Blog: The Digital Front Line: Israel and Iran Turn the Internet into a Covert Combat Zone
• aboutdfir.com: U.S. companies brace for Israel-Iran cyber spillover

Classification:

• HashTags: #IsraelIranConflict #Hacktivism #CyberWarfare
• Company: Cyble
• Target: Israel, Iran
• Attacker: Anon-g Fox
• Product: Telegram
• Feature: Hacktivism
• Malware: encryption.exe
• Type: Hacktivism
• Severity: Major