What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?

Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

How the US is using cyber warfare to break the IRGC's ranks from within

A former top commander of US Cyber Command said that the US was reaching out to senior officials within the regime, the IRGC, and the security forces, while also gathering intelligence. The United

Old-school tricks and AI tech are weapons in the Iran war

Cyberwarfare is coming out of the shadows in the Iran war, from hacking phone apps to recruiting agents online to embracing AI as a weapon.

The cyber war in Iran

After weekend strikes rocked Tehran, cyber threat hunters spotted coordinated intrusions into Iran platforms — and U.S. infrastructure owners are now quietly prepping for possible retaliation in cyberspace.

Hacked traffic cams and hijacked TVs: How cyber operations supported the war against Iran

After U.S. and Israeli forces started bombing Iran, reports say cyber operations have disrupted communications, supported surveillance activities, and have been used in psychological operations.

The war with Iran is more evidence that winning the fights you can't see is critical in modern combat

Fighting a modern war depends heavily on hidden battles. It's not only about how many bombs a military can drop on its enemy.
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Securing Critical Infrastructure in a Time of War

As the Iran war heated up throughout the past week, critical infrastructure sectors, including state and local governments, were placed on high alert for cyber attacks. For example, consider these headlines: MSN.
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Drone force, space command, cyber warfare: How India plans to transform its military under 'Defence Forces Vision 2047'

BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is pictured during India's 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2026. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) India's Defence Forces Vision 2047 outlines a three-phase plan to modernise the ...

Stryker Cyber Attack: Did Iranian-linked hackers use wiper malware to shut down Cork systems and disrupt global medical device production? 4,000 workers offline in suspected ...

More than 5,500 Stryker employees in Ireland felt the impact after a major Stryker cyber attack shut down systems at its Cork headquarters on March 11, 2026. Early reports say Iranian-linked Handala hackers used destructive wiper malware,
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Army to close active information operations command as it moves those ops to smaller specialized units

The Army is closing its last standing active-duty information operations command as part of the military’s shift to joint operations and a broader realization that information warfare is and will be significant in future wars. With that in mind, the Army ...

Why National Guard Troops Lead In Cyber Warfare, Drone Tactics

From a new drone battle lab to international cyber drills, Guard troops are at the front lines of military technology.