Israel-linked hackers claim cyberattack that hit 70% of Iran’s gas stations
Dec 18 2023
The cyberattack knocked out a majority of gas stations across Iran, leading to long lines of cars and angry crowds.
A group called Gonjeshke Darande, or Predatory Sparrow, claimed it was behind the attack in a post on the social media site X.
Addressing Iran’s leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the group added: “Khamenei, playing with fire has a price.”
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Israeli media has covered the alleged attack, but Israel’s government has not commented on it.
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