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Pro-Israeli Hacktivists Attack Iranian Gas Stations

Hacktivist group Predatory Sparrow says it was behind a cyberattack on gas stations across Iran that disrupted operations.
Between 60% and 70% of Iranian gas stations reportedly have been affected.
Reza Navar, a spokesperson for Iran's petrol stations association, told state news that a software issue was the culprit, and that it's being resolved.
Iran's oil minister Javad Owji said outside interference was a possible cause, according to Reuters.
The pro-Iranian hacktivist group said in messages on X, formerly Twitter, that the cyberattack was conducted in a controlled manner while taking measures to limit potential damage to emergency services.
Predatory Sparrow previously carried out a cyberattack in 2021 on an Iranian payment system linked to a national network of fuel pumps.


This Cyber News was published on www.darkreading.com. Publication date: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:15:03 +0000


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