Iranian cyberattacks
Coverage of Iranian cyberattacks in the Nexus archive.
- Iranian cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026, cyber chief says
Yossi Karadi reported a surge in Iranian cyberattacks on Israel in 2026, with 4,800 attacks this month compared to 1,600 in June 2025. The attacks include digital propaganda, such as Lego-style AI animation videos, as part of the cyber war.
- Israeli cyber chief reports sharp rise in Iranian cyberattacks after war
Israeli cyber chief Yossi Karadi reported a significant increase in Iranian cyberattacks against Israel, rising from 1,600 incidents in June 2025 to 4,800 in June 2026. The attacks targeted critical infrastructure, central organizations, small to medium-sized companies, and public entities like law and accounting firms.
- Cybersecurity firm shows how hackers are using AI to breach networks
U.S. officials warn of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers, with an FBI report revealing nearly $21 billion in cybercrime losses last year. A cybersecurity expert, Ash-har Quraishi, highlights how hackers use artificial intelligence to breach networks and offers protection strategies.