The governmental organization 'Martyrs Foundation and Affairs of Veterans' has confirmed in a statement the occurrence of a 'hacking attack' on its servers. According to domestic media, the statement reads: In recent days, the 'internet systems' of this foundation faced 'cyber attacks' that were monitored and controlled by technical experts in the 'initial moments.' The Martyrs Foundation claims that its information and service systems will resume public activity after 'thorough investigations and assurance of complete security.' Recently, reports of the 'hacking of the Martyrs Foundation and Affairs of Veterans' servers circulated on social media, and a hacking group named 'Bakhtak' claimed responsibility, asserting that it had 'deleted all systems, information, and backups of the central headquarters.' The Martyrs Foundation stated in its announcement that this hack occurred simultaneously with 'the relocation of the central headquarters of the Martyrs Foundation and changes made in the IT infrastructure' of the organization. The hacking group 'Bakhtak' also hacked the 'Astan Quds Razavi' organization in September 2022, which is managed by an appointee of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, and published numerous documents attributed to this organization on its Telegram channel. Since the onset of the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement in September 2022 across various regions of Iran, hacking, infiltration of internet networks, and the publication of internal and classified documents from various Iranian government institutions and their supporting entities have increased.
Martyrs Foundation Confirms 'Hacking Attack' on Its Servers
The Martyrs Foundation confirmed a hacking attack on its servers, attributed to a group called 'Bakhtak,' which claimed to have deleted critical data. This incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats faced by Iranian institutions amid rising political unrest linked to the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Martyrs Foundation confirmed that its servers were hacked by a group called Bakhtak, which claimed to have deleted critical data. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities of Iranian institutions amid ongoing political unrest.
- The hacking group Bakhtak claimed responsibility and stated they deleted all systems and backups.
- This attack coincided with the relocation of the Martyrs Foundation's headquarters and changes to its IT infrastructure.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement has sparked significant political unrest in Iran, leading to increased cyber activism and attacks on government entities.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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