Cyber War After Quran Burnings: Iran Accused of Hacking 15,000 Swedes!

In a startling escalation of cyber warfare, Sweden has accused Iran of orchestrating a massive hacking campaign in retaliation for Quran-burning demonstrations that occurred in 2023. The Swedish security agency Sapo alleges that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) compromised an SMS operator to send 15,000 text messages to Swedish citizens, inciting revenge against “Quran-burners“ and portraying Sweden as an Islamophobic nation. One such message, as reported by Sweden’s national broadcaster SVT, ominously declared that “those who desecrated the Quran must have their work covered in ashes.“ The cyber attack, attributed to the IRGC’s Anzu hacking group, not only breached sensitive data but also aimed to sow discord within Swedish society. Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer condemned the act, stating it was “extremely serious that a state actor such as Iran was aiming to destabilize Sweden or increase polarization in our country.“ While Swedish authorities have identified the suspected Iranian hackers, they’ve shelved the investigation due to the unlikelihood of extradition, highlighting the complex challenges of addressing international cyber threats in an increasingly interconnected world. 📗 Get my best-selling book “Why There Is No God“ for FREE: 💕 Support Atheist Republic on PayPal: 💥 Contact Armin for live discussions: ✊ Volunteer in our team 🎨 Get our FREE Blasphemous Art 👉 Be an Atheist Republic patron on Patreon: 📧 Subscribe to our Newsletter: 🔓 Get NordVPN at a huge discount: 👕 Buy Atheist Republic merch: 📮 To donate by check, please visit this page for the mailing address: 🤫 We also have crypto wallets for people who want to donate anonymously: 🔔 Don’t forget to Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow Atheist Republic ⭐ Facebook: ⭐ Twitter: ⭐ Instagram: ⭐ Website: ⭐ Discord: ⭐ Twitch: Follow Susanna (Atheist Republic CEO, Ex-Christian, Ex-Catholic, Ex-Antifa) ⭐ Instagram: Follow Armin Navabi (Atheist Republic Founder, Ex-Muslim, Ex-Shia) ⭐ Instagram: ⭐ Twitter: ⭐ Facebook: ⭐ YouTube: The views and opinions expressed here are the commentators’ own and do not reflect the official position of Atheist Republic. #Atheism #Secularism #Religion