Iranian-backed hackers go to work after US strikes
- Hackers backing Tehran have targeted U.S. entities following American strikes on Iranian facilities, though not causing widespread disruptions.
- The Department of Homeland Security warned of increased Iranian cyber threats, and organizations were urged to stay vigilant.
- While lacking advanced capabilities, Iran uses cyberattacks for intelligence gathering to understand potential U.S. or Israeli actions.
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U.S. Cyber Vulnerabilities Exposed as Iranian Hackers Escalate Attacks Following B-2 Strikes
Hackers backing Tehran have targeted U.S. banks, defense contractors and oil industry companies following American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities — but so far have not caused widespread disruptions to critical infrastructure or the economy. But that could change if the ceasefire between Iran and Israel collapses or if independent hacking groups supporting Iran make good on promises to wage their own digital conflict against the U.S., anal…
Hacktivist Groups Attacking U.S. Companies & Military Domains Following Attacks on Iran
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed dramatic escalation in hacktivist activities targeting U.S. infrastructure following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025, multiple pro-Iranian hacktivist groups launched coordinated distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)… Read more → The post Hacktivist Groups Attacking U.S. Companies & Military Domains Following Attacks on Iran…
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