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Iran's central bank crippled in massive cyberattack
This incident comes at a time of heightened international scrutiny of Iran's actions in the region, with Iran announcing it will attack Israel unless a ceasefire is reached in the Gaza war.
14 Aug 2024 ~~ By Erez LinnA major cyber attack has targeted the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and several other banks, causing widespread disruptions in the country's banking system, according to a report by Iran International.
The incident comes on the heels of reports suggesting Iranian hackers are actively working to influence and monitor the upcoming US elections. A recent Microsoft study outlines a campaign involving the creation of fake news websites designed to appeal to both liberal and conservative voters, as well as attempts to infiltrate an unnamed presidential campaign.
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This cyberattack comes at a time of heightened international scrutiny of Iran's actions in the region as Iran vows to retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh earlier this month. The leaders of the UK, France, and Germany issued a joint statement warning Iran that it "will bear responsibility" for any attacks against Israel, which could further escalate regional tensions and jeopardize efforts towards a cease-fire and hostage-release deal. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have called on Iran and its allies to refrain from attacks, emphasizing the urgency of resuming negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
According to senior Iranian officials who spoke with Reuters, Iran's potential retaliation against Israel for the assassination hinges on the outcome of Gaza ceasefire-hostage release negotiations.
Commentary:
Now who could have hacked into the Iranian banking system? It could only be one of two nations. That is Israel and the U.S., Israel more than likely because the leaders of America are too weak both in mind and will to hurt Iran.
