Hacked Hospitals, Hidden Spyware: Iran Conflict Shows How Digital Fight Is Ingrained in Warfare
Iran has been using cyberattacks as a tactic in its conflict with the US and Israel, with hackers targeting Android phones and downloading spyware to gain access to device data. The cyber conflict is expected to persist even if a ceasefire is reached, with Iran-linked groups using high-volume, low-impact attacks to spy, steal, and frighten.
Iran has been using cyberattacks in its conflict with the US and Israel. Hackers sent texts to Android phones with a link to download spyware, giving access to device data. The attacks are part of a larger cyber conflict that includes disinformation, artificial intelligence, and hacking. Iran-linked groups have mounted nearly 5,800 cyberattacks on US and Israeli companies, as well as companies in other countries in the region. The attacks have been relatively minor, but have forced companies to patch security weaknesses and have imposed a demand on resources. Iran is likely to continue targeting the weakest links in American cybersecurity, including supply chains and critical infrastructure like hospitals.
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