The recent cyber attacks on Israel were claimed by Anonymous, a hacker group known for its anti-Semitic activities. The attacks targeted the National Insurance and Ministry of Justice, resulting in the exposure of millions of pages of information and hundreds of gigabytes of data. Anonymous also issued warnings to neighboring countries with relations to Israel, threatening further attacks.
The organization was established in 2003 and had acquired 8 million bank files and extracted 300 gigabytes of data so far. Personal details of individuals were also leaked, and the hackers made it clear that their intentions were to end the conflict with Israel. They expressed this through social media posts, vowing to continue targeting Zionists.
In response to Paraguay’s vote against Israel in the National Security Council, Anonymous defaced the National Institute of Statistics’ website with an image of Netanyahu. The Ministry of Justice confirmed a breach in its systems, along with recent break-ins at several hospitals. Governmental authorities took strict measures to address the security breaches and protect sensitive data.
The National Cyber Array issued a warning regarding potential cyber attacks following the end of Ramadan, urging caution against clicking on suspicious links or downloading unauthorized files. Cybersecurity experts advised individuals to practice safe online habits such as using unique passwords for each account and enabling two-step verification.
The cybersecurity incident occurred amidst heightened tensions between Israel and Iran following the assassination of an Iranian official in Damascus. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s readiness to defend against any threats posed by Iran. As the security establishment prepared for potential retaliatory actions, citizens were urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious cyber activity promptly.
To effectively address similar situations, individuals are advised to refrain from clicking on unknown links, avoid downloading files from unverified sources, and regularly update software for all devices. The public is encouraged to report any cyber incidents or data breaches to the national cyber system for immediate action.
The attack on Israel was quickly attributed to Anonymous organization due to their past anti-Semitic activities.
Anonymous claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli institutions such as National Insurance and Ministry of Justice which resulted in exposure of millions of pages information.
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