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Iranian MP Parviz Mohammadnezhad Ghazimahalleh has claimed that the recent cyber attack on Iran’s fuel supply system was carried out from inside the country. He stated that the attack, which cut off 70% of the country’s petrol stations, was a “physical” one, whereby the attackers entered the system via a USB or a program from inside. The hacking group “Gonjeshk-e-Darande” or Predatory Sparrow claimed responsibility for the attack and is accused by Iran of having links to Israel. This group has previously carried out similar cyberattacks on fuel distribution centers and the state railway company in Iran. Another member of the Energy Commission of Iran’s parliament, Hadi Beigi-Nezhad, has also confirmed that the fuel system was infected by a cyber virus, attributing it to an individual and a network that had infiltrated the country. Iranian lawmaker Morteza Mahmoudvand blamed “Zionists” and Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad for the attack and called for an “equilibrium of fear” to fight against the country’s enemies. Iran has previously been involved in cyber operations against Israeli targets. Overall, Iran is facing increased cyberattacks and influence operations, as reported by Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center, with a focus on targets like Israel and Bahrain.
This article highlights the following key points:
- An Iranian MP claims that the recent cyber attack on Iran’s fuel supply system was carried out from inside the country.
- The attack, claimed by the hacking group “Gonjeshk-e-Darande,” is believed to be linked to Israel.
- This is not the first time the group has targeted Iran’s fuel distribution centers and state railway company.
- Another Iranian lawmaker blames “Zionists” and Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad for the attack and calls for an “equilibrium of fear” to fight against Iran’s enemies.
- Iran has been involved in cyber operations against Israeli targets in the past.
