Israeli Justice Ministry computers infiltrated by hackers

TLDR:

• Hackers broke into the Justice Ministry’s computer systems and stole data.
• No damage was done to the ministry’s services.

Hackers successfully breached the Israeli Justice Ministry’s computer systems, leading to the theft of sensitive data. Despite this cyber attack, the ministry confirmed that there was no damage to its services. The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions with Iran, following the alleged assassination of an Iranian official at the Iranian consulate in Damascus. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reassured that Israel would retaliate against any threats and protect itself. The Ministry is currently assessing the extent of the damage caused by the breach, with experts examining the implications. It was emphasized that it will take time to fully understand the content and source of the compromised materials. The cyber attack serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat of cybersecurity breaches and the importance of strengthening defenses in government institutions.