News Summary

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has extended into the digital sphere, with significant cyber warfare activities reported. Iran imposed a near-total internet blackout fearing Israeli cyber incursions. An Israeli-linked hacking group, Gonjeshke Darande, claimed responsibility for a $90 million heist on Iran’s Nobitex cryptocurrency exchange, following an attack on Iran’s state-owned Bank Sepah. The funds were rendered inaccessible by storing them in ‘vanity addresses’ without cryptographic keys. In response, Iran attempted retaliatory measures, including hijacking internet-connected home security cameras in Israel. This conflict highlights the new fronts of warfare in cyber and digital finance domains.