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Iran is linked to cyber attacks as both a perpetrator of state-sponsored digital operations [1], [2] and a target of such actions by other nations [3], [4]. Furthermore, Iran is identified as a key geopolitical actor contributing to the heightened global risk of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector [5].
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How Will Cyber Warfare Shape the U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran? csis.org 1 fact
measurementAccording to a Radware report, cyberattacks targeting Israel increased by 700 percent following Israeli military strikes in Iran in 2025.
Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders itprotoday.com 1 fact
claimThe healthcare industry will experience heightened risk for potentially devastating cyberattacks in 2025, driven by escalating geopolitical conflicts involving Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
Tracking & Analyzing Cyber Warfare in Modern Conflicts - Dataminr dataminr.com 1 fact
claimOrganizations far removed from the physical battlefield may be opportunistically targeted by Iranian or Iran-linked entities seeking to inflict visible impact or damage, as demonstrated by a cyber attack against a medical devices manufacturer.
Beyond Missile Deterrence: The Rise of Algorithmic Superiority trendsresearch.org 1 fact
claimIsrael and the United States have conducted covert and overt actions, including cyberattacks, targeted killings of nuclear scientists, and strikes on nuclear and military sites, to disrupt Iran's nuclear progress.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 1 fact
claimIran has a history of asymmetric warfare, including state sponsorship of terrorism and the execution of cyberattacks.