On Monday, 18 December 2023, 70 percent of gas stations across Iran were reportedly forced to reduce their operations as a result of a cyberattack.
The attack impacted a software used nationwide. The fuel stations were still able to operate manually. Yet, the event caused significant disruptions.
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An alleged hacktivist group named "Gonjeshke Darande" claimed the attack. Based on the level of sophsitication, Gonjeshke Darande may be a state-sponsored actor. However, avaialble sources offer no conclusive attribution to any government.