i24News reports a surge in anti-Israel cyberattacks, including targeting critical entities such as hospitals:
Notably, around 40 to 50 different groups have claimed responsibility for approximately 400 cyber attacks against Israeli targets. The cyber conflict has also drawn in ‘hacktivists’ from countries such as Iran and Russia.
Messing notes, that in the past few days cyber attackers have transitioned from targeting media websites to critical entities, such as the military and government.
While most of the attacks have resulted in minor disruptions, Saturday saw the a cyber attack on Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer. The Israeli Health Ministry has disconnected the remote internet connection to the hospital’s network to prevent further damage.
Read more at i24News. The Jersualem Post reports that several other hospitals were also disconnected from the internet proactively, and that patient care was not affected.
Readers may recall how ethical principles for civilian hackers were introduced earlier this month, but some groups immediately indicated that they would not adhere to them.
This is indeed a worrying trend: Hamas does not adhere to the rules of war. Neither does Israel when it cuts off humanitarian aid to civilians and innocents. And both set a deplorable example for civilian hackers who may cost the lives of innocents without ever understanding their own responsibility and accountability.