Iranian-backed hackers go to work after US strikes

Cybersecurity expert warns of increased cyberattacks amid rising Iran tensions

The Department of Homeland Security warns everyone about cyberattacks as tensions increase between the U.S. and Iran.

US bombing of Iran likely to lead to increased risk of Iranian cyber attacks

The United States' will-they-or-won't-they policy towards military intervention in Iran crystalized over the weekend when the Trump administration gave the green light to target Iranian nuclear infrastructure. B2 stealth bombers launched from the US mainland dropped bunker-buster ordnance on three of Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities, drawing praise and condemnation in almost equal measure. Iran has now said the US "must receive a response…

Iran's hackers keep a low profile after Israeli and US strikes

By AJ Vicens and Raphael Satter

Homeland Security warns of Iran-backed cyberattacks targeting US networks

DHS said low-level cyberattacks targeting U.S. networks are "likely" in the wake of military conflict between the US and Israel, and Iran.

Iranian-backed hackers go to work

WASHINGTON — Hackers backing Tehran targeted U.S. banks, defense contractors and oil industry companies after American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities — but so far didn't cause widespread disruptions to critical infrastructure or the economy.

U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear program have unleashed cyberattacks on American banks and the oil industry

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., analyst…