Iran’s State TV Hijacked Mid-Broadcast Amid Geopolitical Tensions; $90M Stolen in Crypto Heist
Iranian State TV Hacked to Broadcast Anti-Government Messages Iran’s state-run television was hacked on Wednesday night, disrupting regular programming to broadcast videos urging citizens to take to the streets in protest against the government, according to multiple reports. The identity of the hackers remains unknown, though Iranian authorities have suggested Israeli involvement, as reported by Iran International. “If you notice disruptions or unusual messages on various TV channels, it is due to enemy interference with satellite signals,” the broadcaster stated. This attack on state TV is the latest in a series of cyber incidents inside Iran believed to be linked to Israeli-affiliated actors. It comes alongside recent breaches at Bank Sepah and Nobitex — Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The Nobitex hack alone resulted in the theft of over $90 million, marking a significant escalation in the long-standing cyber conflict between Iran and Israel. “Iranian groups have explo...
