Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims reponsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack / TechCrunch
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:20 pm permalink
Amid escalating regional conflict, pro-Israel hacktivist groups claim a significant cyberattack targeting Iranian institutions, with one report alleging a breach at an Iranian bank. This digital offensive underscores the increasingly blurred lines between traditional geopolitical conflict and cyber warfare.
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