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Defense minister's cleaner reportedly planned to charge Iran bargain-basement rate

Omri Goren, who was allowed to work at Defense Minister Benny Gantz's home despite having a criminal record, was willing to hand sensitive information over to Iranian hackers for a mere $7,000.

by  Lilach Shoval
Published on  11-21-2021 10:25
Last modified: 12-08-2021 09:25
Defense minister's cleaner reportedly planned to charge Iran bargain-basement rateUnsplash/Chris Yang

It would have taken a mere Google search to discover that Omri Goren had an extensive criminal record | Illustration: Unsplash/Chris Yang

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Omri Goren, a cleaner formerly employed at the home of Defense Minister Benny Gantz, allegedly offered to spy on Gantz for the Iranians for a mere $7,000.

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Goren, 37, supposedly told the Iranian-affiliated hacker group Black Shadow that he would install a "worm" on Gantz's computer. According to prosecutors, after a representative of the group voiced doubt about Goren's capabilities, the cleaner photographed Gantz's desk, his computers, his telephone, some packaging on which the computer's IP address appeared, and Gantz's city tax bill.

Omri Goren

As revealed by Israel Hayom, Goren and his wife were the owners of a cleaning services company. Some of their other clients reported that the couple were clearly in financial distress.

The would-be espionage comprises a failure on the part of the Shin Bet, whose agents did not conduct a security background check on the Gorens before they were allowed into Gantz's home to clean.

It would have taken a mere Google search to discover that Goren was a criminal who had been convicted in 14 different cases, on charges that included armed robbery, breaking and entering, and theft.

The Shin Bet has accepted responsibility for the incident and reported that it had not resulted in any harm to national security or defense. The agency said it was drawing immediate conclusions, although it was not clear whether any individuals involved would be held personally accountable.

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