the near future,Israeli media reported that the Iranian central bank and several banks in the country have suffered major cyber attacks, leading to widespread disruptions in the Iranian banking system.Network security experts believe thatThis is a large-scale cyber attack targeting Iran's national infrastructure.thereafterThe Iranian central bank issued a statement refuting it.

According to Israeli media reports, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and several domestic banks have suffered a major cyber attack, in which hackers used unknown technological means to highly infiltrate the Iranian banking system, causing widespread disruptions and severely affecting the entire banking system. Preliminary judgment shows that this attack is not a large-scale DDoS attack, but rather based on a high degree of penetration and precise strikes on the system. After the bank's computer system was attacked, it quickly fell into a paralyzed state and was unable to process banking transactions normally. In addition, hackers also stole information from multiple Iranian bank customers, including detailed data of bank account holders and credit cards.

Central Bank of Iran（CBI）

Although Israeli media reported on the attack, they did not provide any substantial evidence. Subsequently, the Central Bank of Iran issued a statement refuting it. Iranian analysis points out that against the backdrop of increasing geopolitical risks in the Middle East, Israeli and some Western media are attempting to use such false information to launch attacks against Iran“Media War”and“Information warfare”.

The Iranian central bank statement stated that the rumors spread by hostile media were aimed at preventing the decline of the US dollar against the Iranian rial, and emphasized that no bank system in Iran has been hacked. Hostile media are attempting to disrupt Iranian social stability by publishing false news. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has issued a warning to the nation about the threat of unconventional warfare, stating:“The United States, Britain, and Zionists have exaggerated their abilities with the aim of spreading fear among our people.”He also claimed that:“The enemy's goal is to use psychological tactics to force us to retreat politically and economically, in order to achieve their objectives.”But many Iranians still tacitly accepted the attack and believed that the cyber attack was carried out by Israeli intelligence agencies, a claim that has not been officially confirmed by Israel.

In addition, US officials and Western media have also expressed concern about this matter and claimed that Iranian hackers are actively influencing and intervening in the upcoming US election, but the Iranian side denies this. This cyber attack comes at a time of increasing geopolitical risks in the Middle East, and has therefore received high attention from various countries. The UK, France, and the EU believe that this cyber attack may further exacerbate regional tensions.

Hacker organizationPredatory Sparrow

in fact,Due to geopolitical and other factors, Iran's national critical infrastructure has repeatedly become a target of cyber attacks.two thousand and twenty-threeReuters reports on hacker groups with ties to IsraelPredatory Sparrow（Also known asGonjeshke DarandeorIndra）A large-scale cyber attack was launched on Iranian gas stations, causing Iran to70%The gas station service has been interrupted.in additionEarly ontwo thousand and twenty-oneIn 2018, the government system managing fuel subsidies in Iran suffered a cyber attack，Resulting in a large-scale interruption of gas station services.

In addition to infrastructure such as finance and energy, Iran's transportation and manufacturing industries have also repeatedly become targets of cyber attack organizations. In 2021, a security company issued a document stating that,two thousand and twenty-oneyearsevenmonthnineSolsticetenOn the day of the incident, the systems of the Iranian Railway Company and the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development were affectedIndraOrganize targeted cyber attacks;two thousand and twenty-twoA hacker group claimed to have launched a cyber attack on three steel companies affiliated with Iran, causing a malfunction of a heavy machinery at a steel plant and triggering a fire that forced production to stop.

The international environment is constantly changing, and there are numerous incidents of cyber security attacks. With the deepening digitization of critical infrastructure, it has become an important target for cyber attackers. Security incidents such as supply chain attacks, ransomware attacks, and DDoS attacks targeting critical national infrastructure are increasing globally, constantly shaking the foundation of economic and social operations. Protecting the security of critical national information infrastructure is a long-term and arduous task. It is necessary for all sectors to work together to build a comprehensive and three-dimensional network security protection system, in order to maintain national security and social stability.