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ITV News, Oct. 13, 2017 - Iran is being blamed for a brute force cyber-attack on parliament that compromised MPs' email accounts.
Blackmail fears were raised when hackers tried to break into the system used by MPs, peers and staff by searching for weak passwords.
Around 90 of the 9,000 email accounts were undermined in the 'sustained and determined' attack in June.
Investigators say they have traced the source of the hit to the Tehran regime, according to The Times.
The House of Commons said it did not comment on security matters.
A National Cyber Security Centre spokesman said: 'It would be inappropriate to comment further while inquiries are ongoing.'
The revelations come as Britain tried to keep the 2015 Iran nuclear deal on track after Donald Trump's refusal to back it.
The US president said he will not re-certify the deal to Congress because the regime is not living up to the 'spirit' of it and has committed 'multiple violations' of the agr
Blackmail fears were raised when hackers tried to break into the system used by MPs, peers and staff by searching for weak passwords.
Around 90 of the 9,000 email accounts were undermined in the 'sustained and determined' attack in June.
Investigators say they have traced the source of the hit to the Tehran regime, according to The Times.
The House of Commons said it did not comment on security matters.
A National Cyber Security Centre spokesman said: 'It would be inappropriate to comment further while inquiries are ongoing.'
The revelations come as Britain tried to keep the 2015 Iran nuclear deal on track after Donald Trump's refusal to back it.
The US president said he will not re-certify the deal to Congress because the regime is not living up to the 'spirit' of it and has committed 'multiple violations' of the agr
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