Israeli Strikes Raise Fears of Cyberattacks and Retaliation

Analysts Warn US Infrastructure May Be Next as Iran Plans Missile Strike Response Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 13, 2025

Missile strikes exchanged between Israel and Iran over the last 24 hours - initiated by Tel Aviv in a Thursday night attack - underscore a history of tensions between the two Middle East countries that's played out in the physical and cyber worlds.

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Israeli officials called Thursday’s assault on Iranian nuclear and military targets a “preemptive attack” meant to cripple nuclear infrastructure and missile capabilities, killing top commanders including Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami and Gholam Ali Rashid. The operation, which triggered Iran to fire a barrage of missiles at Israel by Friday, sparked fears of broader conflict and renewed cyberattacks on par ...