Disinformation and AI-generated media continue to flood the online narrative Cyber conflict threatens regional and global spillover The outbreak of the open conflict between Israel and Iran on June 13, 2025, marked by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites and Iranian missile salvos in return, has rapidly expanded into cyberspace. Israel ’ s civilian cyber defense agency warned that Iran was renewing its efforts to hack into internet-connected cameras for espionage purposes. 6 days ago · Iran ’s cyber threat largely fizzled much like its military during Israeli and US strikes Despite claims made by Iranian hacking groups, cybersecurity experts saw few attempts to attack Israeli. Iran has countered with large-scale disinformation campaigns, spreading fake news and fabricated imagery to confuse and incite fear among Israeli citizens. Domestically, Iran is tightening control by restricting internet access and urging citizens to delete communication apps like WhatsApp. In one 2023 incident, an Iranian group hacked an Israeli hospital and leaked patient data. While missiles and drones dominate headlines in the Israel - Iran conflict, a parallel war is being fought in cyberspace. 6 days ago · The 12-day Israel - Iran conflict showed how cyberspace became a front for AI-powered phishing, infrastructure attacks and blackouts, revealing the new face of modern warfare. Israel doubted Iran ’ s intentions and feared that diplomacy was just a stalling tactic. Israeli intelligence had warned of an imminent attack, and Netanyahu’s government decided to act alone. Meanwhile, Iran’s response raised alarms across the region. Airspace over Iraq and Jordan was shut down. The intensification of cyber warfare between Israel and Iran carries significant implications for regional and global stability. The potential for these attacks to spill over and impact organizations beyond the immediate conflict zone is a growing concern. As kinetic conflict continues to unfold between Israel and Iran, a parallel battle is raging in cyberspace — one that is disrupting financial systems, wiping out crypto holdings, hijacking broadcast channels, and even triggering a near-total internet shutdown. 5 days ago · When security tensions between Israel and Iran peaked in June 2025 , the global information security community braced for the familiar scenario: a wave of large-scale cyberattacks. However, the reality that unfolded told a more complex story than expected.
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