Iran-backed hackers may target US defense companies tied to Israel, agencies warn

“Despite a declared ceasefire and ongoing negotiations towards a permanent solution, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors and hacktivist groups may still conduct malicious cyber activity,” a government advisory says.

American defense firms that have holdings or relationships with Israeli companies are at an “increased risk” of being targeted by Iran-linked government hackers and other cybercriminals backing Tehran, according to a Monday advisory from four U.S. security agencies.

The readout comes amid a fragile ceasefire deal struck between Iran and Israel, which culminated after President Donald Trump last week ordered massive bombings on key nuclear facilities in Iran.

“Despite a declared ceasefire and ongoing negotiations towards a permanent solution, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors and hacktivist groups may still conduct malicious cyber activity,” says the advisory published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI, the Defense Department’s Cyber Crime Center and the National Security Agency.

The fact sheet suggests that the ...