Iran’s state-run television network was disrupted on Wednesday night when a cyberattack
interrupted its programming to broadcast videos encouraging protests against the government, according to multiple reports.
The identity of the attackers remains unknown, though Iranian authorities have suggested Israeli involvement, as reported by Iran International.
The broadcaster issued a public notice stating, “If you notice disruptions or unrelated content on various TV channels, it is due to interference with satellite signals by hostile forces.”
This incident marks the latest in a series of cyberattacks within Iran that have been linked to actors connected with Israel. It also comes alongside the recent hacks targeting Bank Sepah and Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.
The Nobitex breach resulted in the theft of over $90 million, significantly escalating the long-running cyber conflict between Iran and Israel. According to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, Iranian organizations have increasingly relied on digital assets both as an economic alternative and as part of a broader strategy that includes advancing weapons programs. TRM Labs emphasized that cryptocurrency exchanges are becoming high-value targets in global cyber conflicts.
Meanwhile, Israeli officials have disclosed that Iran has been accessing private surveillance cameras inside Israel to gather intelligence, mirroring tactics previously employed by Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Refael Franco, former deputy director general of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, noted that Iran has recently attempted to connect to surveillance systems to analyze missile strike accuracy and improve targeting.
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