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https://www.computerworld.com/podcast/4158670/openai-proposals-iran-cyber-threat-pc-sales-rise-ep-70.html
OpenAI Proposals, Iran Cyber Threat, PC Sales Rise | Ep. 70 – Computerworld
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https://www.computerworld.com/video/4144410/iran-cyber-retaliation-openai-defense-deal-scrutiny-fbi-wiretap-network-ep-55.html
Iran Cyber Retaliation, OpenAI Defense Deal Scrutiny, FBI Wiretap Network | Ep. 55 – Computerworld
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https://www.computerworld.com/podcast/4144409/iran-cyber-retaliation-openai-defense-deal-scrutiny-fbi-wiretap-network-ep-55.html
Iran Cyber Retaliation, OpenAI Defense Deal Scrutiny, FBI Wiretap Network | Ep. 55 – Computerworld
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https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2026/03/stryker-hack-could-set-stage-more-pro-iran-cyber-sabotage/412115/?oref=ng-category-lander-river
Stryker hack could set stage for more pro-Iran cyber sabotage - Nextgov/FCW
Mar 13, 2026 - A top lawmaker said his team is in touch with the company.
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https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20241231
Russia-related, Iran-related, Cyber-related, and Foreign Interference in U.S. Election...
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https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/11/us_medtech_firm_stryker_cyberattack_iran/
Iran-linked cyber crew claims hit on US med-tech firm • The Register
Mar 12, 2026 - : Meanwhile, Verifone says 'no evidence' to support the digital intruders' claims
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https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/iranian-cyberattacks-2026/?pdf=download&lg=en&_wpnonce=522be237ec
Threat Brief: March 2026 Escalation of Cyber Risk Related to Iran (Updated March 26)
Unit 42 details recent Iranian cyberattack activity, sharing direct observations of phishing, hacktivist activity and cybercrime. We include recommendations...
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https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2026/03/how-cyber-command-contributed-operation-epic-fury-against-iran/411818/?oref=ng-category-lander-river
How Cyber Command contributed to Operation Epic Fury against Iran - Nextgov/FCW
Mar 2, 2026 - The digital combatant command was among the “first movers” in the operation against Iran, Joint Chiefs Chair Dan Caine said.
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https://www.govexec.com/defense/2026/02/strikes-iran-will-test-us-cyber-strategy-abroad-and-defenses-home/411784/?oref=ge-category-lander-river
Strikes on Iran will test US cyber strategy abroad, and defenses at home - Government Executive
Feb 28, 2026 - The federal government’s cyber defense agency is short-staffed, and Tehran is known for its retaliatory cyberattacks.
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https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/technology/iran-continues-to-be-a-major-cyber-threat-to-the-middle-east-1.843851
Iran continues to be a major cyber threat to the Middle East | The National
Jul 5, 2021 - Iranian hackers are linked to cyber attacks that targeted thousands of people at more than 200 companies globally
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https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/iranian-cyberattacks-2026/
Threat Brief: Escalation of Cyber Risk Related to Iran (Updated April 17)
Unit 42 details recent Iranian cyberattack activity, sharing direct observations of phishing, hacktivist activity and cybercrime. We include recommendations...
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https://balkaninsight.com/2022/09/07/albania-freezes-diplomatic-ties-with-iran-over-cyber-attacks/bi/
Albania Freezes Diplomatic Ties with Iran Over Cyber-Attacks | Balkan Insight
Oct 20, 2022 - Albanian PM declares Iranian diplomats personae non grata over massive cyber-attack on government’s key servers in July.
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https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/new-federal-strategies-rising-risk-from-iran-top-cyber-themes
New Federal Strategies, Rising Risk From Iran Top Cyber Themes
When cybersecurity experts from the public and private sectors gathered this week, AI and critical infrastructure took a back seat to frontline defense in...
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https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/tr-detection-coverage-iran-linked-cyber-activity/
Rapid7 Detection Coverage for Iran-Linked Cyber Activity
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https://cyble.com/resources/research-reports/iran-israel-us-cyber-warfare/
Iran Israel US Cyber Warfare Analysis Report
Iran Israel US cyber warfare analysis of 4,239 attacks, DDoS, ransomware, and hacktivism shaping full-spectrum cyber war from 2025 to 2026.
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https://www.databreachtoday.in/how-iran-has-excelled-at-threat-projection-using-cyber-a-31451
How Iran Has Excelled at 'Threat Projection' Using Cyber
Iran has achieved something with its cyber operations, including hacktivist groups threatening United States and allies' critical infrastructure, that Russia...
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https://www.securitynewspaper.com/2019/07/22/iran-retaliates-against-cyber-warfare-using-dangerous-malware-and-phishing-attacks-against-linkedin-users/
Iran retaliates against cyber warfare using dangerous malware and phishing attacks against LinkedIn...
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/03/cyber-space-commands-were-first-mover-strikes-iran-top-general/411819/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river
Cyber, Space Commands were among 'first movers' in strikes on Iran: top general - Defense One
Mar 2, 2026 - Coordinated space and cyber operations left Iran
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https://www.fraudtoday.io/how-iran-has-excelled-at-threat-projection-using-cyber-a-31451
How Iran Has Excelled at 'Threat Projection' Using Cyber
Iran has achieved something with its cyber operations, including hacktivist groups threatening United States and allies' critical infrastructure, that Russia...
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https://www.devicesecurity.io/how-iran-has-excelled-at-threat-projection-using-cyber-a-31451
How Iran Has Excelled at 'Threat Projection' Using Cyber
Iran has achieved something with its cyber operations, including hacktivist groups threatening United States and allies' critical infrastructure, that Russia...
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https://www.csis.org/analysis/demystifying-iranian-cyber-operations-us-iran-conflict
Demystifying Iranian Cyber Operations in the U.S.-Iran Conflict
Mar 20, 2026 - Senior fellow Nikita Shah analyzes why Iran’s cyber operations will provide an incremental, rather than a decisive military edge in its conflict with the...
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https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/iran-cyber-attacks-global-google/
Expect Iran to Launch Cyber-Attacks Globally, Warns Google - Infosecurity Magazine
Apr 7, 2026 - John Hultquist suggests “aggressive” Iranian cyber attackers will target the US and its Gulf allies with plausibly deniable ransomware attacks, hacktivist...
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https://www.theverge.com/tech/893524/stryker-iran-us-medtech-cyberattack
Iran-linked cyber attack targets US medtech giant Stryker | The Verge
Mar 12, 2026 - Stryker said its global networks were disrupted by a cyberattack on Wednesday, allegedly carried out by a hacking group linked to Iran.
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https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/iran-actors-claims-cyber-threat-us-allies/816228/
Iran actors’ claims raise questions about larger cyber threat to US, allies | Cybersecurity Dive
Mar 31, 2026 - Questions are being raised about the veracity and tactics of Iran-linked actors, amid claims that a large trove of Lockheed Martin data is on the market.
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https://www.rapid7.com/research/iran-conflict-cyber-threats/
Iran Conflict Cyber Threat Intelligence | Rapid7
Rapid7 is actively monitoring cyber threat activity related to the Iran conflict. Review observed activity, official advisories, and recommended defensive...
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https://www.thenationalnews.com:443/future/technology/2026/04/15/iran-hackers-us-kash-patel/
Iran is 'perpetual bad' cyber actor, US official says | The National
Apr 15, 2026 - FBI director Kash Patel's personal email hacked in recent attack
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https://www.databreachtoday.com/how-iran-has-excelled-at-threat-projection-using-cyber-a-31451
How Iran Has Excelled at 'Threat Projection' Using Cyber
Iran has achieved something with its cyber operations, including hacktivist groups threatening United States and allies' critical infrastructure, that Russia...
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https://www.csis.org/analysis/iran-conflict-heightens-cyber-threats-us-energy-infrastructure
Iran Conflict Heightens Cyber Threats to U.S. Energy Infrastructure
Apr 7, 2026 - As the Iran conflict intensifies, U.S. energy infrastructure faces escalating cyber threats from nation-state actors. Scale, age, and regulatory fragmentation...
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https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-04-03-iran-expands-cyber-campaign-against-us-israel.html
Iran Expands Cyber Campaign Against U.S. and Israel With Multi-Tiered Digital Attacks –...
Iran is escalating its cyber operations against the United States and Israel, deploying a layered network of digital actors to conduct espionage, disrupt...
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https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/how-to-defend-against-irans-cyber-retaliation-playbook
How to Defend Against Iran's Cyber Retaliation Playbook
Security leaders must give equal weight to the cyber dimension following U.S.-Israeli kinetic activity against Iran. Here's our recommendations.
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