Iran Cyber Front: Hacktivist Activity Rises, but State-Sponsored Attacks Stay Low

Cybersecurity analysts are closely monitoring the threat landscape following joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran. Security firms report that while hacktivist attacks have spiked, Iranian state-sponsored actors remain notably quiet.

The conflict began on February 28, 2026, with US and Israeli airstrikes hitting targets throughout Iran, including military bases, missile production sites, nuclear-related facilities, and senior leadership positions.

The attacks, conducted as part of Operation Epic Fury (US) and Operation Roaring Lion (Israel), resulted in the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other high-ranking figures.

Iran retaliated by firing large numbers of missiles and drones at US military installations across the Persian Gulf region and launching direct strikes against Israel. Iran’s response has resulted in fatalities and damage across military and civilian targets, but the impact appears relatively minor.

The cyber operations conducted by the US and Israel alongside kinetic attacks appeared highly targeted and they reportedly had ...