Moroccan Black Cyber Strikes Israel with Cyberattack

February 15, 2024
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The Israeli government has been targeted by a cyberattack orchestrated by various hacking groups, including Anonymous Sudan, KillNet, and Moroccan Black Cyber. These groups have declared a ‘cyber war’ against Israel and pose a significant threat to its digital infrastructure. The Moroccan Black Cyber Army has allegedly claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Israel’s largest public transportation company, Egged, using a DDoS attack. The conflict between Hamas and Israel has spilled over into cyberspace, with pro-Hamas hacker groups launching DDoS attacks on Israeli government and private websites. Additionally, hacker groups like Killnet and Anonymous Sudan have targeted Israeli media outlets and digital defense systems. The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has severely impacted Gaza’s hospitals, with many operating at limited capacity. Efforts led by the US, Qatar, and Egypt aim to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas. The cyber warfare between these hacking groups and Israel highlights the escalating tensions and geopolitical conflicts in the region.

The Israeli government has come under a concerted cyberattack orchestrated by various hacking groups, including Anonymous Sudan, KillNet, and Moroccan Black Cyber. These groups have officially declared a ‘cyber war’ against Israel, posing a large-scale threat to its digital infrastructure.

The Moroccan Black Cyber Army, in particular, allegedly claimed a cyberattack on Israel, targeting the country’s largest public transportation company, Egged, with a DDoS attack. The conflict between Hamas and Israel has also spilled over into cyberspace, with pro-Hamas hacker groups launching numerous DDoS attacks on Israel, targeting its government and private websites.

Efforts led by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt aim to secure a ceasefire and the release of around 130 hostages held by Hamas. Meanwhile, Ireland and Spain urge the European Commission to assess Israel’s human rights compliance in Gaza.

The ongoing cyber warfare between these hacking groups and Israel highlights the escalating tensions and geopolitical conflicts in the region.

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