Tag: iran
-
As War Continues, Pro-Iranian Actors Launch Barrage of Cyberattacks
Iran and its supporters have taken to cyberspace to retaliate for US-Israeli military action, with an aim to cause economic and physical disruption. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/war-pro-iranian-actors-cyberattacks
-
Iranian Cyber Threat Actor Targets Iraqi Government Officials in AI-Powered Campaign
Zscaler ThreatLabz assessed with medium to high confidence that an Iranian adversary targeted Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a new cyber-attack First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/iran-cyber-threat-actor-iraq/
-
Epic Fury introduces new layer of enterprise risk
Tags: access, apt, attack, business, cisa, ciso, communications, country, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, disinformation, exploit, group, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iran, malware, middle-east, network, ransomware, resilience, risk, rust, service, software, technology, tool, ukrainePhysical attacks on US-linked locations through direct action or partner groups. We are already seeing Iranian missile launches into a variety of nations in the region.Cyber operations that include disruptive activity, targeted intrusions, credential and access harvesting, destructive malware deployment, and the use of compromised infrastructure to support broader influence or operational objectives.Proxy networks across…
-
How Journalists Are Reporting From Iran With No Internet
After strikes killed senior Iranian officials, Iran cut off internet access. Journalists are relying on satellite links, encrypted apps, and smuggled footage to report from inside the country. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/how-journalists-are-reporting-from-iran-with-no-internet/
-
Epic Fury Cyber Shock: Iran’s Internet Down, Hacktivists Hit Back
On Feb. 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against Iran, codenamed Operation Epic Fury by the U.S. and Operation Roaring Lion by Israel, opening a new phase where cyber operations are tightly coupled with kinetic strikes. In the hours that followed, Iran initiated a multi”‘vector retaliatory campaign that quickly expanded…
-
Middle east crisis prompts UK NCSC warning on potential Iranian cyber activity
UK’s NCSC warns of potential Iranian cyberattacks as Middle East tensions rise, urging vigilance from exposed organizations. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned organizations of a potential increase in Iranian cyber threats amid the escalating Middle East conflict. While it sees no immediate shift in the direct threat to Britain, officials stress…
-
Cyber Command disrupted Iranian comms, sensors, top general says
U.S. Cyber Command conducted online attacks against Iranian communications systems that the country’s top general said set the stage for the joint bombing campaign with Israel. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/iran-cyber-us-command-attack
-
Iran’s cyberwar has begun
Tags: iran‘Expect elevated activity for the foreseeable future’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/02/cyber_warfighters_iran/
-
Iran Conflict Elevates Cyber Risk for Healthcare
Tags: attack, country, cyber, cyberattack, ddos, healthcare, Internet, iran, military, ransomware, riskExperts Warn of DDoS, Ransomware, Proxy And Other Attacks on Health Sector. The escalating conflict emerging from the U.S. and Israel military strikes this weekend on Iran, which killed the country’s top leadership and crippled its internet connectivity, could erupt into cyberattacks against the healthcare sector by Iranian sympathizers and proxies, experts warn. First seen…
-
NCSC: No increase in cyber threat from Iran, but be prepared
While cyber threat levels remain stable following the outbreak of war in the Middle East at the weekend, at-risk organisations in the UK should take steps now to ward off potential reprisals from Iran-linked threat actors. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639713/NCSC-No-increase-in-cyber-threat-from-Iran-but-be-prepared
-
Popular Iranian App BadeSaba was Hacked to Send “Help Is on the Way” Alerts
Hackers took over Iran’s BadeSaba Calendar prayer app, sending “Help Is on the Way” alerts and messages urging soldiers to lay down weapons. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/popular-iranian-app-badesaba-hacked-alerts/
-
Iranian Cyber Proxies Active But Not Nation-State Hackers
Nation-State Hackers Sheltering From Bombs or Cut Off From Internet. Iranian cyber proxies are girding for revenge while nation-state hackers in Tehran have gone quiet, whether to shelter from an onslaught of missile attacks or because the Middle Eastern country remains disconnected from the global internet on the third day of a U.S. and Israeli…
-
UK Businesses told to brace cyber defenses amid Iran conflict risk
NCSC urges all to review posture as escalating tensions increase risk of indirect digital spillover First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/02/ncsc_security_iran/
-
Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran
New analysis shows that attacks on satellite navigation systems have impacted some 1,100 ships in the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/gps-attacks-on-ships-spike-amid-the-us-and-israeli-war-on-iran/
-
Iran-linked hackers raise threat level against US, allies
Security researchers warn that hacktivists and state-linked groups are using DDoS, phishing and other tactics against critical infrastructure. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/iran-hackers-threat-level-us-allies/813494/
-
Hackers and internet outages hit Iran amid US air strikes
Users of a popular Iranian prayer app were flooded with phone notifications as U.S. air strikes hit Iran’s biggest cities, killing the country’s leader. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/hackers-and-internet-outages-hit-iran-amid-u-s-air-strikes/
-
War in Iran Spiked Oil Prices. Trump Will Decide How High They Go
The conflict in the Middle East is driving oil prices up in a midterm year when Americans are already focused on high energy bills. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/war-in-iran-sent-oil-prices-up-trump-will-decide-how-high-they-go/
-
UK warns of Iranian cyberattack risks amid Middle-East conflict
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) alerted British organizations to a heightened risk of Iranian cyberattacks amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-warns-of-iranian-cyberattack-risks-amid-middle-east-conflict/
-
Expect Iran to Launch Cyber-Attacks Globally, Warns Google Head of Threat Intel
John Hultquist suggests “aggressive” Iranian cyber attackers will target the US and its Gulf allies with plausibly deniable ransomware attacks, hacktivist campaigns and more First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/iran-cyber-attacks-global-google/
-
British organizations urged to be alert to threat of Iranian cyberattacks
In an advisory, the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre warned British organizations to review and strengthen their cyber defenses amid the evolving situation in Iran and throughout the Middle East. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/iran-britain-cyber-threats-warning
-
Hackers and internet outages hit Iran amid U.S. air strikes
Users of a popular Iranian prayer app were flooded with phone notifications as U.S. air strikes hit Iran’s biggest cities, killing the country’s leader. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/hackers-and-internet-outages-hit-iran-amid-u-s-air-strikes/
-
Scammers try to SIM-swap Dubai citizens hours after Iranian missile strikes
Vulnerable citizens targeted by criminals purporting to represent fake police crisis department First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/02/dubai_iran_sim_swap/
-
Digital Outposts: Evaluating the Role of DDoS Attacks in US-Iran Conflict
Background According to the monitoring data from NSFOCUS Fuying Lab, since the outbreak of domestic conflict in Iran in January 2026 and the subsequent escalation of tensions over the nuclear issue between the U.S. and Iran, Iran has been continuously subjected to DDoS attacks. The attack methods have shown diverse characteristics, including both botnet-based attacks…The…
-
Prayer App Used by Millions Hacked to Broadcast Defection Messages Amid U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran
A popular Iranian prayer timing application, BadeSaba Calendar, was hacked to deliver anti-government push notifications to millions of users. This cyber incident occurred early Saturday morning, coinciding with joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. While the kinetic strikes targeted physical locations, this coordinated cyber operation sought to broadcast messages of defection directly to…
-
Security Affairs newsletter Round 565 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Canadian Tire 2025 data breach impacts 38 million users Iran ‘s Internet near-totally blacked out amid…
-
Iran Has One Card Left”, It’s Pointed at Your Network
In light of today’s attack by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, it is prudent to ask: What can Iran do? Strip away everything Iran had a year ago and ask yourself what’s left. Their nuclear program? Set back years, maybe a decade. Their air defenses? Dismantled across two conflicts. Hezbollah? Degraded to the point..…
-
Hacked Prayer App Sends ‘Surrender’ Messages to Iranians Amid Israeli and US Strikes
Tags: iranAs Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran this morning, Iranians received mysterious push notifications saying that “help is on the way,” promising amnesty if they surrender. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/hacked-prayer-app-sends-surrender-messages-to-iranians-amid-israeli-strikes/