The US intelligence, law enforcement, and cybersecurity agencies have issued a warning about an increased threat of cyberattacks by Iranian-affiliated actors, particularly targeting sectors linked to Israeli research.
“Defense Industrial Base companies, particularly those with holdings or relationships with Israeli research and defense firms, are at increased risk,” the Department of Homeland Security said on its X account citing a joint statement.
“Based on the current geopolitical environment, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors may target US devices and networks for near-term cyber operations,” the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said in the report, issued jointly with the National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and FBI.
The report noted that there are currently no signs of a coordinated cyber campaign but urged companies and organizations to remain vigilant and address potential network vulnerabilities.
