US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have led to increased warnings from the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security regarding Iranian cyber threats to US defense contractors. CISA, along with the NSA and DC3, emphasized the risk to defense contractors, particularly those engaged with Israeli firms. The statement highlighted the essential need for increased vigilance against cyber activities by Iranian state-sponsored threats. Pentagon officials stress the importance of bolstering cybersecurity measures to protect critical data during this vulnerable period, acknowledging the historical patterns of Iranian hackers.
Homeland Security's Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency warned US defense contractors working in Israel that they may be targeted by Iranian cyber attacks.
The need for increased vigilance against potential cyber activity by Iranian state-sponsored threat actors is essential for U.S. critical infrastructure.
During this heightened risk period, the Defense Industrial Base is encouraged to enhance their cybersecurity measures to secure operations and critical data.
While Iranian hackers are not as skilled as those from Russia or China, they have a history of politically motivated cyber disruptions.
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