US EditionAfter Iran Uses Missiles, US Braces for Cyberattacks
- A terrorism advisory issued on Sunday warned of an elevated risk environment across the United States following American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
- This alert comes amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, with concerns rising after American strikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites late Saturday.
- Security agencies report Iranian government-affiliated cyber groups and hacktivists actively target poorly secured U.S. networks, including critical infrastructure such as power, water, finance, healthcare, and transportation systems.
- James Turgal, Vice President specializing in global cyber risk at Optiv, anticipates that Iranian cyber retaliation will target U.S. government websites, the financial industry, and essential infrastructure with damaging wiper and malware attacks, while advising caution against overestimating their overall impact.
- Law enforcement and local agencies, including Honolulu Police Department, remain vigilant by sharing intelligence and enhancing officer training, but no specific credible homeland threats have been identified so far.
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