‘Not particularly complex’ defrosting hack has been attributed to Iran, with presumption it is linked to others across Europe

Iranian hackers like to send a message.

In 2023 a state-backed group interrupted TV streaming services in the United Arab Emirates to broadcast a deepfake report on the war in Gaza. In the same year, hackers affiliated with Iran displayed the slogan “down with Israel” on the screens of water-control equipment made by an Israeli firm.