In recent months, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) has uncovered some 200 efforts made by Iranian hackers to target Israeli civilians, the Shin Bet stated on Monday.
The hacking was conducted via phishing attempts against various individuals, including Israeli politicians, academics, and media personalities, the security agency added. The hackers reportedly looked to gain access to the emails, computers, or smartphones of the individuals they were interested in hacking. Such operations would allow them access to information such as personal addresses or places in which these individuals reside.
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
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