Iranian hackers could target American defense companies working in Israel, US agencies warn
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dusanpetkovic/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesCNN — US defense companies doing business in Israel are at increased risk of cyberattacks from Iran despite an Israel-Iran ceasefire, American cybersecurity and defense agencies warned Monday.“Based on the current geopolitical environment, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors may target U.S. devices and networks for near-term cyber operations,” said the advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, National Security Agency and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center.US defense contractors, “particularly those possessing holdings or relationships with Israeli research and defense firms, are at increased risk,” the agencies said.Iran and Israel have for years conducted intense cyber operations against each other. US officials are increasingly concerned that US organizations with ties to Israel could be caught in the crosshairs.Iran was allegedly behind destructive cyberattacks in 2023 against organizations in the Israeli...
