Iran's atomic energy agency was hacked and 50 GB of e-mails and important documents related to power plants and nuclear programs were leaked, hackers said to release political prisoners

In Iran, an Islamic country, a 22-year-old woman, Mahasa Amini,was beaten to death by police for 'exposing her hair and head without wearing a hijab as required by Islam.' Large-scale demonstrations are taking place, and voices of anti-government protests are becoming louder. It is reported that the e-mail server of such an Iranian nuclear agency was attacked by a hacking group and a 50 GB file containing the construction plan and contract documents of the power plant was leaked.

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In response to Amini's incident, large-scale anti-government demonstrations have occurred frequently in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Police have reportedly used not only tear gas but also live ammunition to quell the demonstrations, and rights groups estimate that more than 200 people have died.

The demonstration held in Tehran and its suppression can be seen from the following movie.

Clashes at Tehran demo over Mahsa Amini's death-YouTube


In addition, a fire broke out at Evin Prison in Iran on the night of October 22, 2022. This Evin prison houses many political prisoners, including participants in the frequent demonstrations since Amini's incident, and it is reported that at least eight inmates died in this fire. The Iranian government has since released surveillance footage from Evin Prison, saying, ``The fire was caused by some inmates setting fire to a garment factory, and the commotion in the prison was linked to an escape with enemy agents. It was caused by some inmates who planned it.'

However, there were already movies on the Internet that captured the fire in Evin Prison. The video recorded gunshots, explosions, and inmates' screams, prompting doubts about the authenticity of the Iranian government's announcement.

Massive fire erupts at Evin prison in Tehran as gunshots are heard-YouTube


Meanwhile, on October 23, 2022, the Iranian Atomic Energy Agency announced that ``an unidentified hacker invaded the subsidiary's network and freely accessed the e-mail system.'' In support of this, the anonymous hacking group 'Black Reward' has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Iranian Atomic Energy Agency, telling the Iranian government that if the political prisoners are not released within 24 hours, the Iranian government's nuclear program will be threatened. He said he would release the document.

Black Reward, an Iranian hacker group, claims to have breached the Iranian government and exfiltrated sensitive data related to their nuclear programs.

They informed the Iranian government they have 24 hours to release political prisoners or they will release the documents.pic.twitter.com/17J8rZfAHo

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The hacking group has announced that it has shared a total of 50GB of e-mail data, contracts, and construction plans on the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which Iran built with the assistance of Russia, on Telegram as evidence of a successful hack. did. 'We don't hang out with criminals, unlike Westerners,' the hacking group said on Telegram.

The Iranian Atomic Energy Agency has concluded that the hacking group is the work of an American or Israeli organization and commented, ``The hacking group's desperation to commit illegal acts is aimed at attracting public attention.''