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Hundreds of Israeli Cameras Hacked Amid Suspected Iranian Espionage Operation
Over 250 Israeli security cameras were hacked between April 2025 and April 2026, with suspicions of Iranian involvement in an espionage operation. One incident involved a camera near the Lebanese border, discovered when its interface changed to Arabic.
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What happened
- 01Over 250 Israeli security cameras were hacked between April 2025 and April 2026.
- 02Suspicions point to an Iranian espionage operation targeting cameras near sensitive locations.
- 03A camera overlooking a chicken coop near the Lebanese border was among those breached.
- 04The National Cyber Directorate confirmed the incidents and is investigating.
- 05Similar camera hacking for intelligence purposes has been reported in Iran and Ukraine.
The National Cyber Directorate confirmed the breaches, which targeted cameras near sensitive locations. Similar tactics have been reported in Iran and Ukraine, highlighting the global vulnerability of internet-connected cameras.
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