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Nation-stateMar 13, 2026

Iran-Linked Hackers Take Aim at US and Other Targets, Raising Risk of Cyberattacks During War

Pro-Iranian hacker groups are escalating cyberattack campaigns targeting Middle Eastern sites while expanding operations into the United States, with a focus on critical infrastructure including defense contractors, power stations, and water treatment facilities. The campaign raises significant concern about potential disruptions to essential services amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Pro-Iranian hacker groups are escalating cyberattack campaigns targeting Middle Eastern sites while expanding operations into the United States, with a focus on critical infrastructure including defense contractors, power stations, and water treatment facilities. The campaign raises significant concern about potential disruptions to essential services amid ongoing regional tensions.