Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stretch into the United States during the war. Hackers supporting Iran claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack against a U.S. medical device company. They've also tried to penetrate cameras in Middle Eastern countries to improve Iran's missile targeting and targeted data centers in the region. National security and cybersecurity experts say Iran's government will look to leverage its cyber capabilities against the military dominance of the United States. American ports, waste water treatment plans and power stations are among the most likely targets.
Sesame Workshop is working to regain control of Elmo's X account after a hacker posted racist and antisemitic messages. A spokesperson confirmed Monday that the account was compromised over the weekend. Instead of its usual uplifting posts, the account shared offensive content, including a reference to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The posts were quickly deleted. Elmo's account, with 650,000 followers, has been a platform for mental health awareness. Last year, it gained attention when Elmo asked followers how they were doing, prompting responses from figures like then-President Joe Biden and Chance the Rapper.
Hackers with possible links to Israel have drained more than $90 million from Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex and leaked company data. That's according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, which said the attack was likely politically motivated. The hacking group that claimed responsibility for the attack has accused Nobitex of having helped Iran's government evade sanctions and transfer money to militants. While Israeli media have widely reported that Gonjeshke Darande is linked to Israel the country's government has never officially acknowledged ties to the group. The hacks appear to be motivated by escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict.
