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Iran's Cyber and Influence War on Israel Escalates Ahead of Elections
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Iran has escalated its cyber operations and influence campaigns against Israel, a "second front" that began with the October 7 attack and is intensifying ahead of Israeli elections. Hacking groups and fake social media accounts, allegedly linked to Iran, have spread disinformation and aimed to sow division. Security officials warn of further attempts to interfere with the upcoming vote, urging Israel to prepare by hardening election infrastructure and increasing public vigilance.
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- Iran has escalated cyber operations and influence campaigns against Israel, a "second front" since October 7.
- Iranian hacking groups and fake social media accounts have spread disinformation and aimed to sow division.
- Survivors reported hearing Farsi spoken by terrorists, suggesting prior intelligence gathering for the October 7 attack.
- Evidence points to Iran providing training, funding, and weapons to Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives.
- Security officials warn of renewed Iranian influence operations targeting Israeli divisions ahead of elections.
- Israel is urged to prepare for potential election interference by hardening infrastructure and increasing public vigilance.
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