Computer Attack on Banks in Iran

伊朗銀行遭受電腦攻擊


Introduction

Some government banks in Iran stopped working for a short time. A computer attack caused this problem.

伊朗的一些政府銀行短暫停止運作,這是由一次電腦攻擊所引起的。

Main Body

Four big banks had problems. People in Tehran could not use ATMs or pay with cards. Shops had to write down sales by hand.

有四家大銀行出現問題。德黑蘭的民眾無法使用 ATM 或使用卡片付款,商店必須用手寫下銷售記錄。

A group called 'Black Wolves' did this. They are hackers. They use computers to fight against the government.

這次是由一個名為「黑狼」的組織所為。他們是駭客,利用電腦對抗政府。

Bank experts fixed the problem quickly. They say the hackers did not steal or delete any customer information. The banks are now safe.

銀行專家快速解決了問題。他們表示駭客沒有竊取或刪除任何客戶資訊,目前銀行已經恢復安全。

Conclusion

The banks are working again. Experts are still watching the computers.

銀行已恢復運作,專家仍在持續監控電腦系統。

Vocabulary Learning

🛠️ THE 'ACTION' PATTERN

Look at how we describe things happening in the past. Notice how most words just add -ed to show it already happened:

  • Stop → stopped
  • Cause → caused
  • Fix → fixed

The 'Rule Breakers' (Irregular) Some words change completely. You must memorize these:

  • Do → did
  • Have → had

Quick Tip for A2: When you see did, the next action word stays in its normal form. Example: "They did this" (NOT "They did-ded this").


📦 WORD GROUPS

People & Groups

  • Experts (people who know a lot)
  • Hackers (people who break into computers)
  • Customer (a person who uses a bank)

Money Tools

  • ATMs (cash machines)
  • Cards (plastic money)

Vocabulary Learning

attack (n.)
An attempt to harm or damage something using force or technology.
Example:The computer attack stopped the bank from working.
caused (v.)
Made something happen.
Example:The heavy rain caused a big flood in the street.
hackers (n.)
People who use computers to get into other people's systems illegally.
Example:The hackers tried to steal secret information from the bank.
experts (n.)
People who have a lot of knowledge or skill in one area.
Example:The computer experts fixed the problem very quickly.
steal (v.)
To take something that does not belong to you.
Example:Someone tried to steal my phone at the station.
delete (v.)
To remove information from a computer.
Example:Please delete the old photos from your phone.
Practice A2 words in a crossword