Iranian hackers reveal details about Israeli officials on Telegram

Hackers allegedly linked to Iran’s offensive cyber operations have reportedly leaked the data of senior Israeli military officials, including a nuclear scientist.

The hacking group published photos of a top Israeli nuclear scientist working at the Soreq nuclear research center and leaked the names of other scientists involved in the facility’s particle accelerator project.

According to a report by , the hackers also exposed alleged personal photos and documents of a former Defense Ministry director general, Israel’s ambassador to the US, and family information of senior officials Haaretz.

Some of the photos reportedly relate to the scientist’s work as a radiation protection expert, including screenshots from the Soreq particle accelerator project, some of which date from 2014-2015.

Accordingly, the hackers threatened to publish further images and documents Haaretzwhich reported that Israeli cybersecurity experts were concerned about the volume-sensitive leaks.

The report quoted the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office denying that the leaked images belonged to Israel Atomic Energy Commission facilities, but admitted that some of the screenshots actually referred to the particle accelerator at Soreq.

In March, the same group claimed to have received data from the Dimona Nuclear Research Center.

The leak joins a long list of data breaches and leaks within the Israeli security and political establishment since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023.

A number of government departments have been affected by cyberattacks and data breaches in recent years, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, nuclear research centers and other government institutions.

The leaks also included personal information of current and former Israeli officials.

Israel’s internal security authorities are cracking down on “Iranian cells” in the country that are accused of spying on senior Israeli military and scientific officials and institutions.

Israeli authorities have also alleged that the cell not only carries out espionage but also prepares attacks on nuclear scientists and senior military personnel.