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Iranian Hackers Strike Back After U.S. Airstrikes

6/26/2025

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In the wake of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Iranian hackers launched attacks on U.S. banks and defense contractors. Although these strikes caused no significant disruptions, experts caution that tensions could rise if ceasefires fail. While Iran's cyber prowess lags behind that of China and Russia, independent hacker groups could unleash economic and psychological turmoil.

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In the wake of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Iranian hackers launched attacks on U.S. banks and defense contractors. Although these strikes caused no significant disruptions, experts caution that tensions could rise if ceasefires fail. While Iran's cyber prowess lags behind that of China and Russia, independent hacker groups could unleash economic and psychological turmoil.