Since 2003, Anonymous has been carrying out cyber attacks against Israel with a focus on exposing sensitive information. Their latest attack involved targeting the National Insurance and Ministry of Justice, resulting in the leak of millions of pages of information and hundreds of gigabytes of data. The hackers also issued warnings to neighboring countries that they would also be targeted.
Anonymous’ mission is to end war, as stated in their tweets, and they continue to threaten Israel with further attacks. Following the cyber breach, Anonymous targeted the National Institute of Statistics in Paraguay and defaced their website with a derogatory image of Netanyahu. The Ministry of Justice in Israel also confirmed that they were hacked, prompting investigations and reporting to relevant authorities.
In anticipation of more attacks, the National Cyber Array issued warnings regarding expected cyber threats, advising precautions to safeguard against potential breaches. Experts recommended scrutiny of messages and links, active two-step verification, updating software, and monitoring financial activities.
Amidst geopolitical tensions and security concerns, Israel faces heightened vigilance and preparedness for various scenarios following the assassination of an Iranian official in Damascus. The Prime Minister emphasized Israel’s defensive and offensive actions against Iran and its proxies, vowing to defend the nation against any threats. The cyber breach against Israel highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures and preparedness in the face of evolving threats and attacks.
The hacker group known as Anonymous has been making headlines for its anti-Semitic activities since 2003. With a history of focusing on attacks against Israel, this group has exposed sensitive information through their hacks on national institutions such as banks, government agencies, and even universities.
Their latest announcement revealed that they had obtained 8 million bank files from Israeli targets while extracting about 300 gigabytes of documents and files.
While not all hacks result in leaks or announcements by Anonymous or other hacker groups, it is important for individuals to remain vigilant about protecting personal data online.
It is critical to take steps such as using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication when possible, regularly updating software and operating systems on devices such as computers or smartphones.
It is essential for organizations like governments or financial institutions to have robust security protocols in place to protect sensitive data from cyber threats.
