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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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
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…
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