The Iranian government has reportedly shut down internet access amid fears of foreign cyberattacks, particularly those linked to Israel. Reports from CloudFlare and NetBlocks indicate a significant decline in online traffic within Iran, suggesting a move by the government to 'prevent enemy abuse'. This decision is linked to incidents such as the cyber disruption at Bank Sepah, allegedly caused by the group Predatory Sparrow, which is thought to be aligned with Israel. Amid increasing tensions, Iran has urged citizens to delete certain messaging apps, heightening concerns about surveillance and cyber warfare.
Predatory Sparrow, which has previously boasted of attacks on Iranian targets, has claimed responsibility for the outage at Bank Sepah, indicating their capability.
CloudFlare and NetBlocks report a drastic drop in internet traffic in Iran, leading to speculation about government-imposed restrictions due to cyberattacks.
Iran’s Ministry of Communications cited the need to limit internet access to 'prevent enemy abuse', drawing attention to the ongoing cyber conflict.
Major General Shlomi Binder hinted at breakthroughs in conflict areas, implying a potential future cyber-offensive that could escalate the tensions further.
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