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Iranian Cyberattacks Against Israel Surge Dramatically Since 2026 Conflict

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First reported by Ynet · Jun 29, 2026

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Since the 2026 war with Iran began, Israeli cyber defenses have faced a sharp rise in Iranian cyberattacks, escalating from 1,600 to 4,800 incidents between two major operations. Iran targets critical infrastructure and smaller businesses, but Israel has so far successfully defended key systems.

01Iranian cyberattacks on Israel surged sharply since the 2026 conflict began.
02Hostile cyber incidents rose from 1,600 to 4,800 between two major operations.
03Iran uses security forces, Revolutionary Guards, digital activists, and criminal groups for attacks.
04Targets include critical infrastructure, key organizations, and small to medium businesses.
05Israel has successfully repelled attacks on critical infrastructure so far.
06Iran shifted focus to easier targets like law firms and small businesses in later waves.

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Yossi Karadi