‘May conduct malicious cyber activity’: US security agencies warns of possible Iranian-backed cyber threat; issues fact sheet

U.S. law enforcement agencies warn of potential cyberattacks from Iran-backed groups, especially targeting Defense Industrial Base companies with ties to Israeli firms. These actors may leverage website defacements, data leaks, and DDoS attacks. The alert emphasizes heightened risk due to the current geopolitical climate and past instances of Iranian-affiliated cyber activity.