Israel's National Cyber Directorate stated Sunday that it foiled Iranian attempts to harm water systems, in a comment on the major cyberattack that targeted US water infrastructure in seven states. The statement was quoted by the source '301 — The Arab World.' The directorate earlier confirmed that Israel faces daily Iranian cyber attacks on its water sector, with no significant damage reported.
Israel's National Cyber Directorate stated Sunday that it foiled Iranian attempts to harm water systems, directly responding to the major cyberattack that targeted US water infrastructure in seven states. According to the source '301 — The Arab World,' which quoted the directorate, the statement read: 'We foiled Iranian attempts to harm the water.' The comment came hours after the directorate initially confirmed that Israel faces daily Iranian cyber attacks on its water sector, with no significant damage reported.
Earlier Sunday, at 11:44 Jerusalem time, the directorate confirmed the daily Iranian cyber threats and its continuous contact with US partners following the American attack. Those reports were first carried by Israeli outlets including Channel 12 and N12, and later by Abu Ali Express. The directorate's statement emphasized that daily Iranian attempts persist but have not caused significant damage to Israeli water infrastructure.
The source '301 — The Arab World,' operated by analyst Yair Goldblatt, has been a frequent conduit for regional security intelligence, often focusing on the strategic friction between Israel, Iran, and the United States. The US investigation into the cyberattack on its water systems continues, with no reported disruptions to water quality or supply.
The specific details of the foiled Iranian attempts — including their timing, targets, and methods — remain unverified beyond the directorate's statement. No independent confirmation has been provided, and Iranian officials have not commented on the claims.
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