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Iran confirmed it shut down internet to protect the country against cyberattacks
- Iran confirmed an internet shutdown to counter Israeli cyberattacks aimed at protecting critical infrastructure and preventing drone interference.
- The internet blackout in Iran occurred amid escalating military tensions with Israel, impacting the country's communication and information access.
- The exact cause of the internet shutdown remains uncertain, with no definitive evidence linking it to a technical failure, deliberate government action, or external cyber operation.
- The Iranian government has acknowledged ordering the shutdown to safeguard against cyberattacks, citing threats to infrastructure and drone control.
- Reports indicate that enemy drones were controlled through the internet, prompting the restriction to ensure national security and prevent further disruptions.
- The internet blackout followed cyberattacks on Iranian institutions, including the hacking of Iran's largest crypto exchange and disruptions in banking services.
- A pro-Israel hacking group, 'Predatory Sparrow,' claimed responsibility for the cyberattacks on Iran, targeting financial institutions and crypto exchanges.
- The group accused Iran of using crypto exchanges to evade sanctions and claimed to have destroyed data at Iran's state-owned Bank Sepah, leading to potential banking disruptions.
- Cybersecurity firms confirmed the theft of crypto assets and their transfer to accounts referencing Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, highlighting the ongoing cyber warfare.
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