December 18, 2023 at 10:20AM
Predatory Sparrow claims responsibility for a cyberattack on Iranian gas stations, disrupting operations at 60-70% of sites. Iran’s petrol stations association spokesman attributed it to a software issue, while Iran’s oil minister suggested outside interference. The group posted evidence of the attack and stated they warned emergency services beforehand to limit damage.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– The hacktivist group Predatory Sparrow claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on gas stations in Iran, disrupting their operations.
– Between 60% and 70% of Iranian gas stations have reportedly been affected.
– Iran’s petrol stations association spokesperson, Reza Navar, attributed the disruption to a software issue and stated that it is being resolved, advising drivers not to visit petrol stations.
– Iran’s oil minister, Javad Owji, suggested outside interference as a possible cause of the cyberattack, according to Reuters.
– Predatory Sparrow posted screenshots as evidence of their activity, including names of fuel stations, payment systems information, and photos from inside the network.
– The hacktivist group claimed to have conducted the cyberattack in a controlled manner, limiting potential damage to emergency services and leaving a portion of gas stations unharmed.
– Predatory Sparrow had previously carried out a cyberattack in 2021 on an Iranian payment system linked to a national network of fuel pumps.