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Iranian hackers blamed for transit system breach
TechCrunch·
Security researchers attribute a March breach of the Los Angeles transit system (LACMTA) to Iranian-backed hackers, specifically linking them to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and State Security (MOIS). A hacktivist group named Ababil of Minab claimed responsibility, but researchers suggest it's a front for government operations, similar to other Iran-linked fake hacktivist groups. This incident follows a pattern of increased Iranian cyber activity targeting critical infrastructure, particularly after recent U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran. The breach caused significant disruption, requiring weeks for recovery.
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