Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare
Iran has been using cyberattacks to target Israeli and US companies, including hospitals and data centers, in a bid to compensate for its military disadvantages. The attacks, which include spyware and hacking, are designed to spy, steal, and frighten, and are likely to persist even if a ceasefire is reached.
Iran has launched a series of cyberattacks against Israeli and US companies, including hospitals and data centers. The attacks include spyware and hacking, and are designed to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity. Iran-linked groups have launched nearly 5,800 cyberattacks, targeting companies in the US, Israel, and other countries in the region. The attacks are often high-volume but low-impact, and are designed to intimidate and undermine confidence. Health care and data centers have been targeted, including a Michigan-based medical technology company. The cyberattacks are a key part of Iran's strategy to compensate for its military disadvantages, and are likely to continue even if a ceasefire is reached.
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