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 towithAccording to a report by Israel Media,Central Bank of Iran（CBI）And multiple domestic banksSuffered a major cyber attack, where hackers used unknown technological means to highly infiltrate the Iranian banking system, resulting in widespread disruption of the Iranian banking system，The entire banking system has been severely affected. Preliminary assessment shows that this attack is not large-scaleDDoSAttacks are based on high penetration and precise strikes on the system. After the bank's computer system was attacked, it quickly became paralyzed and 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 cardsetc..

Central Bank of Iran（CBI）

Israeli mediaalthoughThe attack was reported, but no substantial evidence was provided. Subsequently, the Central Bank of Iran issued a statement refuting it. IransquareAnalysis suggests that against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East, Israeli and some Western media outlets are attempting to use such false information to launch attacks against Iran“Media War”and“Information warfare”.

Iran's central bank statement states that，The rumors spread by hostile media are aimed at preventing the decline of the US dollar against the Iranian riyal and emphasizing 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.”butMany IraniansStill default to this attack andThe claim that the cyber attack was carried out by Israeli intelligence agencies has not been officially confirmed by Israeli authorities.

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 when geopolitical risks in the Middle East are intensifying, and therefore has been affectedall countriesHighly concerned，England, France, andThe EU and others believe that this cyber attack incidentprobablymeetingFurther exacerbating 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.two thousand and twenty-oneA 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. along withKey FoundationsThe digitalization of facilities has deepened,Currently, it has beenbecomenetworkAn important target for attackers. Global supply chain attacks, ransomware attacksDDoSThe increasing number of security incidents such as attacks is constantly shaking the foundation of economic and social operation. Protecting the security of critical national information infrastructure is a long-term and arduous task. We need joint efforts from all sectors to build a comprehensive and three-dimensional network security protection systemTo maintain national security and social stability.