Overview

• Israel-linked Predatory Sparrow hackers targeted Bank Sepah and stole $90 million from the Nobitex cryptocurrency exchange while posting its source code online.
• In response to the attacks, Iran cut off internet access across much of the country and directed officials to avoid using internet-connected devices.
• The Department of Homeland Security warned American businesses to strengthen network defenses against both government-sponsored cyberattacks and low-level intrusions by pro-Iran hacktivists.
• Cybersecurity experts predict Iran may retaliate with malware, destructive wiper attacks or DDoS campaigns against US critical infrastructure and financial systems.
• US Cyber Command and CISA have mobilized to reinforce civilian and military cyber defenses after recent operations against Iranian nuclear and cyber targets.