A hacker group’s threat to publish sensitive medical data involving prominent politicians and Haredi leaders has raised concerns of cyberterrorism. The breach occurred at the Mayanei HaYeshua Medical Center in central Israel, where the group has demanded tens of millions of shekels to prevent the release of private medical files, including those of prime ministers, MKs, senior rabbis, and other influential figures in the Haredi community. With the potential to become a ‘Haredi WikiLeaks,’ this breach could have far-reaching implications.
Despite the cyberattack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s specific medical file from a previous treatment at the facility remains uncertain regarding its potential breach. The hospital is collaborating with cybersecurity experts from the Health Ministry and the National Cyber Directorate to assess the breach’s extent and implications. While the hospital maintains there have been no negotiations with the hackers and asserts the incident is financially motivated, authorities are actively investigating the possibility of hostile elements orchestrating cyberterrorism.
Additionally, reports suggest that Israeli officials have denied holding an urgent meeting to address the potential revelations about politicians, further adding to the complexity of the situation.
