Cyber-attack disrupts 70% of Iran's petrol stations
On 18 December 2023, Iran's fuel supply network was hit by a cyber-attack, disrupting operations at about 70% of petrol stations. Iran's oil minister disclosed the cyber-attack, and a hacker group linked to Israel claimed responsibility.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- Being confirmed
- Incident type
- Hacking & intrusion
- Occurred / detected
- 2023-12-18
- Scale of damage
- Operations disrupted at about 70% of Iran's petrol stations
- Cause / method
- Cyber-attack targeting the fuel supply network
- Location
- Iran
Timeline
- About 70% of Iran's petrol stations suffered operational disruption due to a cyber-attack, and an Israel-linked hacker group claimed responsibility.
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