Iranian Cyber Police Opens Case Against Suspect Text Message Violators
According to the Economic Desk of Webangah News Agency, Colonel Mokhtar Rezaei announced that a legal case has been opened for those who violated regulations concerning suspicious text messages. Rezaei stated that following the transmission of text messages to numerous citizens, and subsequent public calls and reports to the Cyber Emergency and Rapid Response Center of the FATA Police, the source number utilized in this action was blocked and the issue was placed on the special agenda of the Cyber Police.
He added that based on these reports, a judicial case has been formed for the violators, and the investigation into the various dimensions of this incident continues in the competent judicial authorities. Specialized investigations by the FATA Police into the method of sending text messages, how unauthorized access to the relevant system was achieved, and the technical aspects of the penetration are still ongoing.
The Deputy Social Affairs of the FATA Police of the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran, referring to the preliminary results of the technical investigations, clarified that the initial technical reports indicate that despite repeated emphasis, warnings, and prior notifications from the FATA Police regarding the observance of cybersecurity requirements, some messaging systems have fallen short in implementing technical and protective regulations. This oversight has created the conditions for misuse, penetration, and cyberattacks.
Mokhtar Rezaei further stated that based on existing records and technical evidence, the origin of these cyberattacks is typically outside the country, with penetration occurring through foreign IP addresses.
He emphasized that any negligence in adhering to the stipulated security requirements and directives, and any action that leads to the misuse of the country’s communication infrastructure, will be pursued in coordination with judicial authorities.
