Tuesday, 24 June, 2025

U.S. Braces for Iranian Cyber Retaliation After Airstrikes Amid Israel–Iran Escalation

Following US airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear sites, DHS issued a National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin warning of a heightened threat environment. Pro-Iranian hacktivists are likely to launch low-level cyberattacks phishing, DDoS against US networks while state sponsored actors may pursue more disruptive operations. Google’s John Hultquist notes Iran’s mixed track record but underscores serious risks for enterprises urging organizations to bolster defenses and view staff as targets.