US EditionUS And Israel Should Prepare For Destructive Iranian Cyberattacks, Ex-Intel Officer Says
- On Sunday, a bulletin was released warning of increased cyberattack threats from Iran-affiliated hacking groups following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites conducted on June 21.
- Following a coordination call, representatives from DHS and the FBI alerted regional and municipal law enforcement agencies about increased threats, highlighting that earlier cyberattacks have focused on inadequately protected U.S. networks.
- National security experts said Iranian cyberactors primarily target Israel but have increased focus on the U.S., with roughly three dozen pro-Iranian groups launching attacks so far mainly via data leaks, website defacements, and DDoS attacks.
- John Hultquist, Google's lead analyst, noted that the chances of significant cyber operations targeting the United States by Iranian groups have grown, but he warned that exaggerating the threat might play into Tehran’s psychological tactics.
- The bulletin also warned of elevated risks to U.S. officials and critics of Iran, possible antisemitic violence, and the increased chance that violent extremists may mobilize if Iranian leadership calls for retaliation.
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Homeland Security officials issued a heightened alert to Americans this week, warning of increased risks following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. An advisory released June 22 forecasts likely cyberattacks by low-level “hacktivists,” and cautions that more coordinated assaults could follow if Iran’s leadership issues religious calls for retaliation on U.S. territory. The alert underscores Iran’s longstanding intent to target U.S.…
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