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A series of cyberattacks have targeted Israel’s critical infrastructure, including gas stations and credit card systems. The most recent attack on Sunday caused credit card readers across Israeli gas stations and retail outlets to malfunction for an hour, raising concerns about the vulnerability of Israel’s digital payment systems. The attack, suspected to be a DDoS attack, targeted communication services used by many retailers and resulted in disruptions to credit card processing. While the issue was resolved relatively quickly, it highlights the vulnerability of key infrastructure points to cyberattacks, particularly in a region where cyber warfare is increasingly common.

References:

• Firewall Daily - The article discusses the latest cyberattack on Israeli gas stations and payment systems, highlighting the vulnerability of Israel's digital payment systems. - 10d
• www.jpost.com - This article provides additional information about the cyberattack on Sheba, an Israeli payment solution company, in October 2024, highlighting the growing trend of attacks on Israel's civilian system - 10d

Classification:

• HashTags: Cyberattack Israel CriticalInfrastructure
• Target: Israel
• Attacker: Iranian hackers
• Type: DataBreach
• Severity: Major