Hackers Group Claims To Have Broke Into IDF

Anonymous claims a successful cyberattack against the Israeli Defence Force (IDF), gaining access to 20 gigabytes of data, which allegedly includes over 233,000 military documents in various formats, like PDFs, Word files, and presentations. 

The IDF considers the authenticity of the claim dubious and suspects a psychological warfare tactic.

They reason that their layered, secure computer systems were likely not breached directly, and if a breach did occur, they suspect it compromised civilian systems instead. 

Hackers released a video containing purportedly genuine excerpts from IDF presentations, but the IDF dismisses this as a possible psychological warfare tactic, casting doubt on the authenticity of the material. 

The IDF emphasizes the robustness of its computer systems, which are secured with multiple layers of protection, which makes it highly unlikely that the hackers breached the IDF’s core network directly. 

If any IDF information was compromised, it was more likely due to unauthorized access to civilian systems, potentially in violation of IDF regulations.

Earlier this month, a group affiliated with the loose-knit hacktivist collective Anonymous allegedly launched a cyberattack against the Justice Ministry’s IT infrastructure, where the attackers claim to have breached the ministry’s defences and exfiltrated a massive dataset exceeding 300 gigabytes in size. 

This data dump reportedly contains 8 million files, potentially including sensitive personal information.

The group’s motivations remain unclear, but some members have expressed anti-Israeli sentiment, possibly linking the attack to a broader geopolitical agenda.

According to Jerusalem, the national cyber authority issued a warning about a surge in cyberattacks following Ramadan, and the attacks are expected to target Israel and its online infrastructure. 

Potential threats include website breaches, infiltration of digital systems (including smart homes), and leaks of sensitive data.

Hackers might also deploy tracking software and attempt unauthorized access to systems, potentially for purposes of espionage or disruption.

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