Cyberattacks and Unpredictable Targeting Remain an Iran Risk

Experts Urge Preparedness, Nonstop Vigilance, See Ongoing Risk of Online Reprisals Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • March 6, 2026

Cyberattacks launched by Iranian nation-state hackers in reprisal for what the United States has codenamed Operation Epic Fury so far have been evident mainly in their absence. Whether the regime's military or intelligence forces have the inclination or ability to launch such attacks isn't clear.

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The country continues to operate in a near-total internet blackout initiated for reasons unknown at the start of hostilities by the United States and Israel on Feb. 28, monitoring firm Netblocks reported early Friday.

Government officials, industry bodies and experts continue to urge preparedness and vigilance (see: Iranian Cyber Proxies Active But Not Nation-State Hackers).

As on the ground in military operations, as in cyberspace, as well: The full extent of adversarial ...