Iranian hacker group claims: We breached Clalit Health Services' computer systems
An Iranian hacker group known as 'Candiru' has issued a dramatic announcement claiming it has successfully infiltrated the information systems of Israel's largest health maintenance organization, 'Clalit'. According to the group's claim, they have managed to gain access to sensitive information belonging to the HMO's members.
The hackers claim to be in possession of personal data belonging to many Israeli citizens. They even published a portion of the information online to prove the success of the breach. This is a significant cyber incident that raises serious concerns regarding the security of medical information for millions of Israelis.
Security officials and cyber experts in Israel are currently verifying the credibility of the report. As of now, it is unclear what the scope of the leaked information is and whether it is indeed sensitive medical data or old information that has been published in the past. The National Cyber Directorate is involved in handling the incident to prevent further damage.
Clalit Health Services stated that it is examining the claims in cooperation with the relevant authorities. Experts recommend that the public continue to follow the instructions of security officials and remain vigilant for any suspicious activity in their personal accounts.
This incident joins a series of attempted attacks by hostile actors against Israeli institutions in recent years. The struggle in the digital arena has become an inseparable part of national security, and Israeli authorities are investing significant efforts to protect the information of the country's citizens.