Israeli authorities arrested a 27-year-old man from Tel Aviv for allegedly conducting espionage for Iran, including taking photographs of military sites, in return for cryptocurrency payments. The suspect reportedly received about $500 for each task, accumulating thousands of dollars in crypto. This operation involved contacts made through social media platforms, prompting officials to caution citizens against engaging with foreign entities. As part of the same investigation, two other Israeli citizens were arrested for similar activities. The arrests coincide with an increase in cyberattacks linked to tensions between Israel and Iran. In separate but related news, a pro-Israel hacker group claimed responsibility for draining over $90 million from Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, demonstrating the ongoing cyber conflict between the two nations. The detained Tel Aviv resident has had his detention extended while investigations continue.

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