Hacktivists boast: We shut down Iran’s gas pumps today

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 … Read more

A Suspected Cyberattack Paralyzes the Majority of Gas Stations Across Iran

December 18, 2023 at 02:57PM Nearly 70% of Iran’s gas stations were reported out of service due to a possible cyberattack, causing a “software problem.” Israeli media blamed it on a hacker group called “Gonjeshke Darande.” With over 30% of stations still operational, Iran has faced numerous cyberattacks in recent years, impacting various industries and … Read more