Agencies warn Iranian hackers may still target US entities, networks
- On Monday, CISA, FBI, NSA, and DC3 warned that cyber threat actors linked to Iran could potentially focus attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure and defense firms, especially those with connections to Israeli research and defense companies.
- The advisory follows geopolitical tensions including Israel’s war launched June 13 and U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites on June 22, which have raised concerns over potential retaliatory cyber activity.
- Iranian hackers affiliated with the IRGC compromised Israeli-backed technology and operational technology in U.S. water systems during late 2023, causing both disruption and reputational damage.
- Agencies detailed prior attacks involving website defacements, sensitive data leaks, and DDoS campaigns, urging organizations to review joint guidance and implement security measures promptly.
- Defense Industrial Base companies are at increased risk and are encouraged to strengthen cybersecurity to mitigate espionage and operational threats linked to Iranian cyber actors.
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American defense companies doing business in Israel are at increased risk of cyberattacks from Iran despite the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, U.S. cybersecurity and defense agencies warned Monday.
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