December 18, 2023 at 05:52PM
Hacktivists disrupted services at 70% of Iran’s gas stations in a politically motivated cyberattack. Iran’s oil minister confirmed the IT systems were attacked, causing long queues. The group responsible, Predatory Sparrow, claimed the attack was in response to the aggression of the Islamic Republic. This comes amid heightened tension in the Middle East.
The meeting notes highlight significant cyber attacks and disruptions in Iran and Israel, with hacktivist group Gonjeshke Darande taking credit for the cyberattack on Iran’s gas stations. The group made clear its political motivations and its connections to previous cyberattacks, leading to suspicions about its ties to a nation state. Additionally, the notes mention cyber disruptions by pro-Hamas groups in Israel and American targets, along with accusations against Iran and Hezbollah for cyberattacks on the Ziv Medical Center in Israel. The meeting notes emphasize the escalating digital disruptions in the Middle East and highlight the interconnected nature of cyber warfare in the region.