Iranian Hacker Group Claims to Leak Data of 73 Million Bank Accounts

In a shocking announcement on Sunday, an Iranian dissident hacker group called Tapandegan said it had broken into Iran’s banking system and accessed personal information linked to about 73 million bank accounts.

The group posted the message on X (formerly Twitter), urging Iranian citizens to withdraw their money from the country’s banks, warning that the banking system is no longer secure. “We did not touch anyone’s money,” the group said. “But we are releasing this information to wake you up. The banks have become completely vulnerable. Take your money out before it’s too late.”

Tapandegan also said it found serious security flaws while accessing the data, suggesting that Iran’s banking system is no longer protecting people’s private information. “The regime has completely abandoned its responsibility to safeguard your data,” the hackers said in follow-up posts.

The group claimed that a source informed them the Iranian government is struggling to pay salaries, including for military-related operations, and has been quietly draining funds from the National Bank after already using up two other banks.

So far, Iran’s Central Bank has not issued an official response, and the full extent of the damage has not yet been confirmed. However, if Tapandegan's claims are accurate, this would be one of the biggest cyberattacks in Iran’s history.

Tapandegan, which describes itself as part of the Freedom Movement of Iran, has carried out several cyberattacks in the past. The group has previously hacked government websites, exposed secret emails, and leaked embarrassing recordings of top officials. This latest attack, however, appears to target the heart of the country’s economy—its banking sector.

The news comes at a time when Iran is already dealing with a struggling economy, growing protests, and limits on financial activity, including cash withdrawals and access to international banking.

If confirmed, this breach could deal a major blow to public trust in Iran’s financial institutions, and further destabilize the country’s digital and economic infrastructure.