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Iran's Cyberattacks Target Israel Amid Ongoing Digital War

3/8/2026

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Iran launched multiple cyberattacks against Israel during Operation Roaring Lion, including short message service (SMS) phishing campaigns.
Iranian cyber groups such as APT35, APT42, and APT34 tailor sector-specific attacks and infiltrate organizations via WhatsApp and LinkedIn.
Israel has been engaged in a continuous cyber war.
It has developed malware that exploits zero-day vulnerabilities.
To combat these threats, organizations must adopt strong information security strategies and limit access permissions.

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Story summary

Iran launched multiple cyberattacks against Israel during Operation Roaring Lion, including short message service (SMS) phishing campaigns.
Iranian cyber groups such as APT35, APT42, and APT34 tailor sector-specific attacks and infiltrate organizations via WhatsApp and LinkedIn.
Israel has been engaged in a continuous cyber war.
It has developed malware that exploits zero-day vulnerabilities.
To combat these threats, organizations must adopt strong information security strategies and limit access permissions.