Israel-linked group claims it hacked Iranian bank, destroyed data

A hacking group previously linked to Israel claims to have destroyed data belonging to an Iranian bank under US sanctions.

The group known as “Gonjeshke Darande,” or “predatory sparrow,” says it “conducted cyberattacks which destroyed the data of” Bank Sepah.

“Bank Sepah was an institution that circumvented international sanctions and used the people of Iran’s money to finance the regime’s terrorist proxies, its ballistic missile program and its military nuclear program,” says Gonjeshke Darande in a post on X.

Destruction of the infrastructure of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps “Bank Sepah”
We, “Gonjeshke Darande”, conducted cyberattacks which destroyed the data of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ “Bank Sepah”.

“Bank Sepah” was an institution that circumvented… pic.twitter.com/1r4XyDmXcJ

— Gonjeshke Darande (@GonjeshkeDarand) June 17, 2025

“This is what happens to institutions dedicated to maintaining the dictator’s terrorist fantasies. We thank the brave Iranians whose help made this operation possible,” it adds.

Gonjeshke Darande has claimed responsibility for several cyber attacks on Iran in recent years, including against gas stations and a steel factory.

Israel generally maintains a policy of ambiguity regarding its cyber operations against Iran, and does not claim responsibility for them.

Reports on social media indicate that Sepah’s banking services stopped working this morning.

Interrupciones extensas reportadas en los servicios bancarios de *Bank Sepah*, vinculado a las fuerzas armadas de Irán. Problemas de acceso a cuentas, retiros y tarjetas. pic.twitter.com/JCb1Gk0ggh

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