Iranian-aligned hackers claim responsibility for Truth Social cyberattack
Share and Follow


Hackers aligned with Iran have claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on President Trump’s Truth Social platform, according to the cyber nonprofit Center for Internet Security (CIS).

The Iran-aligned hacking group 313 Team took credit for a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Truth Social within hours of U.S. strikes on several Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday, a CIS spokesperson confirmed.

Truth Social reportedly saw a surge in reports of problems Saturday night, shortly after Trump posted on the site about the “very successful attack” on the nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan, Wired reported. 

The hack comes as cyberattacks have ramped up amid increasing tensions between Iran, Israel and the U.S.; Iran and Israel have volleyed attacks back and forth in recent weeks following Israel’s surprise attack on Tehran’s nuclear facilities. 

An Israeli-linked hacking group took responsibility for cyberattacks against Iran’s largest crypto exchange last week, transferring more than $90 million out of Nobitex wallets, according to the blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. 

However, the hackers likely did not have the private keys to access the addresses where the stolen funds were sent, meaning they were effectively destroyed. 

The Nobitex hack came one day after the group, known as Gonjeshke Darande or Predatory Sparrow, also claimed responsibility for the hack of a state-owned Iranian bank.  

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Special prosecutor warns Karen Read supporters' behavior is 'antithesis of justice'

Special prosecutor warns Karen Read supporters’ behavior is ‘antithesis of justice’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Special prosecutor Hank Brennan…
Funeral set for Adriana Smith, Georgia mom who delivered baby while brain dead

Georgia mother who gave birth while unconscious will have a funeral

Adriana Smith’s funeral is set for June 28. The Georgia mother’s case…
Texas Gov. Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session

Texas Governor Abbott vetoes ban on THC and announces special session

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Governor Greg Abbott vetoed one of the most scrutinized…
Churchgoers kill man trying to commit mass shooting during service

Worshipers prevent mass shooting by stopping man at church

A church member ran the suspect over with his pickup truck, giving…
'They took everything from me': Son of Jacksonville woman killed on Grothe St. vows to get justice for his mother

Son of Jacksonville Woman Killed on Grothe Street Swears to Seek Justice for his Mother

Cassandra Brown was shot and killed outside of a home on Grothe…
Robert Foster's loved ones hoping for miracle days after boater went missing in Lake Michigan at 63rd St. Beach, near Jackson Park

Family of Robert Foster Hopes for Miracle as Search Continues in Lake Michigan at 63rd St. Beach by Jackson Park

CHICAGO (WLS) — Robert Foster has been missing in Lake Michigan for…
Walmart and Target threaten shoppers with $2,500 fines

Walmart and Target Warn Shoppers of $2,500 Fines

Consumers could be hit with fines of up to $2,500 for taking…
Cat back home in Illinois after three years, thousand-mile journey

Cat finally returns home to Illinois after traveling a thousand miles over three years

CATLIN, Ill. (WCIA) Tuesday marked a homecoming almost three years and more…