The article focuses on the area of cyber security , specifically on the theory of arms race in cyberspace, which is applied to case study of Iran and Israel. The first part describes the evolution of arms race in conventional environment with link to cyberspace. The arms race of the 21st century is digital — not nuclear. The Israel - Iran cyber warfare is forcing a rethink of everything — from national defense to personal data safety. 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. Cyber Warfare Escalates as Israel and Iran Clash in Digital Battlefield . The recent resurgence of the Israel-Iran conflict has extended far beyond traditional battlegrounds, engulfing cyberspace in a volatile exchange of digital attacks and disinformation campaigns. As the conflict between Israel and Iran grows, Iran is likely to increase its cyberattacks. Our latest analysis explains Iran’s cyber strategy, main actors, and what organisations should prepare for in the coming weeks. On 17 June 2025 , the hacking group Gonjeshke Darande (Persian for “Predatory Sparrow”), widely believed to be a front for Israeli cyber units, claimed responsibility for infiltrating Iran’s state-owned Bank Sepah, destroying its data. The cyber conflict between Iran and Israel is characterized by a sophisticated arms race , with both nations deploying a range of advanced tools and techniques. Understanding the capabilities of each side is crucial to assessing the potential risks and consequences of this ongoing digital warfare. Israel reportedly initiated what Iranian state media described as a “ massive cyber war ,” targeting Tehran’s digital infrastructure in a sweeping and sophisticated offensive. The convergence of attacks on finance, broadcast media, and internet infrastructure suggests a coordinated campaign to weaken Iran ' s social, economic, and communication pillars—and sets a precedent for modern conflict where cyberspace is treated as a coequal domain of war.
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