Hamas’s Facebook catfish operation on Israeli officials – report – By Jerusalem Post Staff (Jerusalem Post) / April 7, 2022
An extensive fake profile network was operated by Hamas to surveil and obtain sensitive information on Israeli security establishment officials.
Hamas operated an extensive fake profile network on Facebook, using photos of women to lure in and target Israeli security establishment officials, N12 reported on Wednesday.
The network, reportedly operated by Hamas for several months, was used for surveillance and obtaining sensitive information on the targets, according to Cybereason, the US-based and Israeli-owned company that uncovered Hamas’ operation, said.
The fake accounts mainly targeted young Israelis who serve in the IDF and other security establishments or Israelis who work at emergency services.
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