Hackers Steal $48 Million In Cryptocurrency Used By Iran To Fund Attacks

The hacker group known as "Gonjeshke Darande," or "predatory sparrow," announced on Wednesday that it stole $48 million in cryptocurrency used by Iran to fund terror, and will release more crucial internal information.

In the statement, the group said it would "release Nobitex's source code and internal information from their internal network" in 24 hours.

Nobitex deals in digital currencies and crypto. According to the group, the crypto company assists the regime in funding Iranian terrorism and uses virtual currencies to bypass sanctions.

The hacker group, which is reportedly affiliated with Israel, targeted Nobitex, stealing $48 million in total.

The hackers warned Iranians: "Collaborating with a terrorist financing infrastructure puts your assets at risk! Act before it's too late."

Cyberattack on IRGC-controlled bank

A cyberattack on the IRGC-controlled Sepah Bank on Tuesday morning caused disruptions in the bank's online services, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-controlled Fars News reported.

The bank's online systems are also connected to many of Iran's gas stations, causing disruptions to services there, Fars News added. The report did not assign responsibility for the attack.

However, Gonjeshke Darande claimed responsibility for the attack, which they claim "destroyed" Sepah Bank's data.

SOURCE: Jerusalem Post