Massive cyber-attack on Iran's major banks

 

A massive cyber attack has hit major banks in Iran, including the Central Bank of Iran, London-based Iranian opposition-affiliated Iran International reported on Wednesday

The attack significantly disrupted the financial activities in the country and it is still unclear if the Iranians have managed to overcome it. It caused most ATMs to stop working, not only in Tehran but in various other cities as well.

According to the report, this is one of the largest cyber attacks against Iranian infrastructure ever.

According to foreign reports, Israel has carried out cyber attacks against Iranian infrastructure in the past, including train stations and gas stations.

Iranian citizens are reporting the following message appearing on ATMs due to the cyberattack:

"Dear Customers,
It is not possible to withdraw money from this ATM.
This is because all of Iran's budget and national resources have been allocated to wars and the corrupt religious leaders of the Islamic Republic regime.
We deeply apologize."