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Iran's Cyberthreats Surge 170% Amid US-Israel Bombing

4/2/2026

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Cyberthreats against rights campaigners in Iran increased by nearly 170% between July 2025 and March 2026, following a 12-day bombing campaign by the US and Israel.
Miaan, a legal support organization, reported evidence linking these cyberattacks to the Iranian state, including DDoS incidents and phishing attempts.
Requests for assistance primarily came from the US, UK, and several European countries, while the Iranian government imposed internet blackouts during protests, resulting in more arrests and device confiscations.
Ethnic minority and human rights groups represented half of the referrals for assistance.

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Story summary

Cyberthreats against rights campaigners in Iran increased by nearly 170% between July 2025 and March 2026, following a 12-day bombing campaign by the US and Israel.
Miaan, a legal support organization, reported evidence linking these cyberattacks to the Iranian state, including DDoS incidents and phishing attempts.
Requests for assistance primarily came from the US, UK, and several European countries, while the Iranian government imposed internet blackouts during protests, resulting in more arrests and device confiscations.
Ethnic minority and human rights groups represented half of the referrals for assistance.