TechFlow news, June 18 — The hacker group Gonjeshke Darande (meaning "Fierce Sparrow" in Persian) announced it had launched a cyberattack on Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex, warning it would release the exchange's source code and internal network information within 24 hours.
The group accused Nobitex of being a central tool for the Iranian regime to circumvent international sanctions and fund terrorist activities, even publicly instructing users on how to leverage its infrastructure to bypass sanctions. The hackers also claimed that working at Nobitex is considered effective military service by the Iranian government, highlighting the exchange's strategic importance to the regime.
Previously, the hacking group targeted Bank Sepah of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. The hackers warned Nobitex users to withdraw their assets immediately, stating, "Any assets remaining on the platform after this time will be at risk."
Earlier reports indicated that Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex was疑似 hacked, suffering losses of $48.65 million
