Iranian hackers
Coverage of Iranian hackers in the Nexus archive.
- California water systems hit by Iranian hackers in terrifying threat to drinking supply
A hacking group linked to Iran threatened to disrupt California's water systems, warning President Trump as a message. The group claimed it could affect the drinking supply but refrained from actual disruption.
- Iranian hackers behind LA transit system breach, Israeli researchers say
Israeli researchers attribute the LA transit system breach to Iranian hackers, specifically a pro-Iran group named Ababil of Minab, which claimed responsibility. Digital security specialists had previously suspected Iran's involvement in the cyberattack.
- Iran’s cyber threat may be less ‘shock and awe’ than ‘low and slow,’ officials say
U.S. officials and experts suggest Iran's cyber threat is more likely to involve subtle, opportunistic intrusions rather than a large-scale 'shock and awe' campaign. These attacks are described as being designed to appear more significant than they actually are.
- Do Ceasefires Slow Cyberattacks? History Suggests Not
The cybersecurity community is monitoring whether Iranian hackers will adhere to a ceasefire that does not explicitly name or involve them. The article questions if such ceasefires effectively reduce cyberattacks based on historical context.