Potential Iranian State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks May Target US Organizations, Says Official Report
While Iran has declared ceasefire and is currently discussing negotiation terms with regard to the war with Israel, a US official report that has now been published raises concerns towards a potential state-sponsored cyber attack. Vulnerable US organizations, particularly which have relationships with Israel, could be targeted as part of it.
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US Organizations Under Threat Over Potential Iranian State-Sponsored Cyber Attack
According to an official report titled – Iranian Cyber Actors May Target Vulnerable US Networks and Entities of Interest, and that is jointly published by CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency), FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), DC3 (Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center), and NSA (National Security Agency), vulnerable US organizations could be targeted by Iranian state-sponsored or affiliated cyber attackers. The report further points out that Defense Industrial Base companies which possess holdings as well as relationships with Israeli research and defense organizations are particularly at increased risks, and they are advised to stay vigilant and ensure all the necessary counter measures. Also, poorly or not secured US devices and networks are also at risk, as hackers and Iranian cyber threat actors often target them.
Organizations making use of outdated and unpatched software must take effective actions too. Techniques such as inputting default manufacturer passwords, automated password guessing, and password hashes cracking with the help of online resources are commonly used by the Iranian state-sponsored or affiliated cyber attackers. System engineering and diagnostic tools are also made use of by these threat actors when targeting operational technology.
So far, there haven’t been any indications towards a possible cyber attack or any clues regarding malicious activities yet, however authorities urges the need to stay vigilant and be protected at all times.
