ALBAWABA - Haaretz claimed that Iranian-linked hackers leaked Israeli security data. These hackers created a website to spread information from many previous Israeli database breaches, a tendency that accelerated during the Gaza crisis.
Hackers broke into the Israeli Ministry of Security, National Insurance Institute, and, more recently, Ministry of Justice and Dimona Nuclear Research Facility systems to release thousands of leaked Israeli documents, Haaretz reported.
Cyberattacks on Israeli security and civilian facilities have increased throughout the Gaza conflict. According to the Israeli National Cyber Unit, the hackers breached several websites and exposed vital legal, civil, and security data.
"NetHunt3rs," the leakers, allegedly sought 500 Palestinian detainees from Israel to prevent the complete disclosure of the leaked information.
Israeli authorities first claimed the hacks occurred exclusively in "non-sensitive sites," however Haaretz found Ministry of Security administrative data stolen.
The disclosed information covers the ministry, its staff, procurement, and Israeli military technology. In addition, "Eagle Claws" claimed to have hacked the National Insurance Institute and stolen 8 million Israelis' bank account and residence addresses.
Despite National Insurance Institute denials of system breaches, the group published a video supposedly showing their collection of Israeli residents' personal data.
Hackers, posing as the "Electronic Court," seek to replicate International Court of Justice proceedings against Israel. They claim that other cyber groups have joined them to humiliate Israel and garner international support in retaliation for Gaza war losses.
