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24 June, 2025
DHS warns the public about the rising Iranian cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure following military attacks, advising caution against possible disruptive cyber action by Iranian agents.
The recent U.S. military attacks on Iranian nuclear sites made the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alert the public about the rising dangers of Iranian cyberattacks. Federal organizations and critical infrastructure sectors are advised to remain alert against possible disruptive cyber action by Iranian agents and pro-regime hackers.
Iran has a history of targeting U.S. infrastructure that is at risk; that also includes food supply businesses, water systems, and technology businesses, according to DHS. Fear rises regarding the well-being of American officials, opponents of the Iranian government, and a possible rise in antisemitic violence. Experts in cybersecurity backed DHS's fears.
The chance of destructive cyberattacks by Iran has grown, stated John Hultquist, principal analyst at Google Threat Intelligence Group, particularly in light of past strikes against Israel since the October 2023 Hamas attack. Hultquist pointed out that, in order to maximize the psychological effects, Iran often highlighted the importance of its cyber operations.
Since June, Iranian hackers activities and online misleading information have already increased significantly, according to Annie Fixler, head of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation. About 36 pro-Iranian groups executed cyberattacks on Israeli government and industrial targets, including data theft, website destruction, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, according to an analysis from cybersecurity company CloudSek.
In response, DHS and the FBI have alerted state governors and local agencies about the growing threat. Many other state governors, from Missouri and Arizona, stressed the importance of more understanding. Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps previously attacked American water providers using unsecured networks with weak passwords.
The EPA is currently partnering with these businesses to improve cybersecurity. According to experts, cyberwarfare may grow more complex and AI-powered in the future, demanding greater international cooperation and defense to protect critical networks from faster and clever attacks.