Iran thwarted a “widespread and complex” cyberattack on Sunday that targeted the nation’s infrastructure, a senior official told Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Behzad Akbari, the head of the government’s Telecommunications Infrastructure Company (TIC), revealed the occurrence, which was not explained in detail. “One of the most widespread and complex cyber attacks against the country’s infrastructure was identified and preventive measures were taken,” Akbari noted.
The cyber incident occurred a day after a huge explosion at Shahid Rajaei, the country’s busiest commercial port, which killed at least 28 people and injured 800 more, according to police. The cause has not been determined. There is no indication that it was related to any cyber activity.
Ambrey Intelligence, a maritime risk consultant, claims the explosion was caused by “improper handling of a shipment of solid fuel intended for use in Iranian ballistic missiles” imported from China, while Iran’s defence ministry denies this.