US cyber forces launch strike against Iranian military computer systems
5 years, 9 months ago

US cyber forces launch strike against Iranian military computer systems

India TV News  

U.S. military cyber forces launched a strike against Iranian military computer systems on Thursday as President Donald Trump backed away from plans for a more conventional military strike in response to Iran’s downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, U.S. officials said Saturday, claims AP news. Two of the officials said the attacks, which specifically targeted Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps computer system, were provided as options after Iranian forces blew up two oil tankers earlier this month. The Iranian actor involved in the cyber attack, dubbed “Refined Kitten” by CrowdStrike, has for years targeted the U.S. energy and defense sectors, as well as allies such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, said Adam Meyers, vice president of intelligence at CrowdStrike. The National Security Agency would not discuss Iranian cyber actions specifically, but said in a statement to the AP on Friday that “there have been serious issues with malicious Iranian cyber actions in the past.” “In these times of heightened tensions, it is appropriate for everyone to be alert to signs of Iranian aggression in cyberspace and ensure appropriate defenses are in place,” the NSA said.

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US suspends offensive cyber operations against Russia, senior US official says
3 weeks, 3 days ago

US suspends offensive cyber operations against Russia, senior US official says

CNN  

CNN — The US has suspended operations and planning for offensive cyber operations against Russia, a senior US official told CNN. “It is not uncommon for the Pentagon to pause actions which are potentially destabilizing or provocative for negotiations, including cyber-effects operations,” Jason Kikta, a former Cyber Command official, told CNN. Cyber Command “provides people, resources and unique insights to …

GCHQ issues alert over cyber-attackers working on behalf of Iranian government
1 month ago

GCHQ issues alert over cyber-attackers working on behalf of Iranian government

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Cyber Security Centre, which is part of GCHQ, said cyber attackers working …

Iran’s electronic confrontation with Israel
7 months ago

Iran’s electronic confrontation with Israel

Hindustan Times  

ZIV HOSPITAL is nestled at the bottom of Safed, the highest city in Israel, not far from the border with Syria and Lebanon. After October 7th Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, ordered cyber-operations against Israel to be expanded, he says, citing Israeli intelligence. “They know more about Israel, sometimes, than we do.” Previously it would take Iran weeks to exploit …

U.S. moves MORE forces into the Middle East to prepare for 'imminent' Iranian strike on Israel: Pentagon sends aircraft carrier that can intercept missiles to the Red Sea in warning to Tehran
11 months, 1 week ago

U.S. moves MORE forces into the Middle East to prepare for 'imminent' Iranian strike on Israel: Pentagon sends aircraft carrier that can intercept missiles to the Red Sea in warning to Tehran

Daily Mail  

The U.S. has moved more forces into the Middle East to prepare for what officials believe could be an 'imminent' strike by Iran on Israel that could spark a full-scale war. The Pentagon is beefing up its presence in the Middle East and the USS Dwight Eisenhower has been sent into the Red Sea in a warning to Tehran and …

U.S. hits Iranian proxies in Iraq, Syria in retaliation for deadly strikes
1 year, 1 month ago

U.S. hits Iranian proxies in Iraq, Syria in retaliation for deadly strikes

NPR  

U.S. hits Iranian proxies in Iraq, Syria in retaliation for deadly strikes Enlarge this image toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. military has mounted a series of air and missile strikes against Iranian proxies in Iraq and Syria, NPR has confirmed, in retaliation for a suicide drone strike that killed three American …

US carries out new strikes on Houthi missiles in Yemen, Iraq sites
1 year, 2 months ago

US carries out new strikes on Houthi missiles in Yemen, Iraq sites

Al Jazeera  

US military says Houthi antiship missiles destroyed, hit targets in Iraq linked to armed groups aligned with Iran. The United States military launched new strikes in Yemen against Houthi antiship missiles and facilities in Iraq targeting Iran-backed armed groups it says were behind missile and drone attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria. “US military forces conducted necessary and …

US strikes Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq
1 year, 2 months ago

US strikes Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military struck three facilities in Iraq and two anti-ship missiles in Yemen operated by Iranian-backed militias that have attacked U.S. personnel and ships in the region as the United States tries to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spilling over into a wider conflict. The U.S. strikes on the Kataib Hezbollah sites in Iraq came hours after …

Iran launches missile strikes in Iraq and Syria citing security threats
1 year, 2 months ago

Iran launches missile strikes in Iraq and Syria citing security threats

Al Jazeera  

IRGC says it fired ballistic missiles at Israeli ‘espionage centres’ in Erbil in north Iraq, hitting ISIL targets in Syria. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at what it claimed were Israeli “spy headquarters” in Iraq’s Kurdish region and hit targets allegedly linked to ISIL in northern Syria, saying it was defending its security and countering terrorism. Iran’s …

US launches strikes on Iraq over drone attack blamed on Iran-aligned forces
1 year, 3 months ago

US launches strikes on Iraq over drone attack blamed on Iran-aligned forces

Al Jazeera  

The Iraqi government has condemned air strikes by the United States military on its territory as “hostile acts” after the Pentagon said it hit sites used by pro-Iran forces to target US forces. The US strikes killed one member of the Iraqi security forces and wounded 18 people, including civilians, the government in Baghdad said on Tuesday, calling them an …

US jets strike weapons storage facility in Syria used by Iran
1 year, 4 months ago

US jets strike weapons storage facility in Syria used by Iran

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two US military F-15 fighter …

US launches airstrike on site in Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias
1 year, 4 months ago

US launches airstrike on site in Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. carried out an airstrike on a weapons warehouse in eastern Syria used by Iranian-backed militias, in retaliation for what has been a growing number of attacks on bases housing U.S. troops in the region for the past several weeks, the Pentagon said. In Wednesday’s strike, two U.S. F-15 fighter jets dropped multiple bombs on a weapons …

A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers
2 years ago

A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When an Iranian drone struck a U.S. base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several U.S. troops, it was just the latest in a growing number of attacks on American forces in Syria. American troops have been in Syria since 2015, but the latest casualties highlight what has been a consistent, but often quiet, U.S. counterterrorism …

US carries out air strikes in Syria after Iran-backed drone attack kills American contractor
2 years ago

US carries out air strikes in Syria after Iran-backed drone attack kills American contractor

India Today  

The US military on Thursday carried out multiple air strikes in Syria against Iran-aligned groups. The US intelligence community assessed that the one-way attack drone was Iranian in origin, the military said, a conclusion that could further aggravate already strained relations between Washington and Tehran. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the retaliatory strikes were carried out at the direction …

Iran claims missile barrage near U. S. consulate in Iraq
3 years ago

Iran claims missile barrage near U. S. consulate in Iraq

The Hindu  

Iran claimed responsibility on March 13 for a missile barrage that struck near a sprawling U. S. consulate complex in northern Iraq, saying it was retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria that killed two members of its Revolutionary Guard earlier this week. An Iraqi official in Baghdad initially said several missiles had hit the U. S. consulate in Erbil, …

Warning Issued Against Iranian Govt-Linked Hackers Amid Russia-Ukraine Cyberwar: Why It Matters
3 years ago

Warning Issued Against Iranian Govt-Linked Hackers Amid Russia-Ukraine Cyberwar: Why It Matters

News 18  

Iranian hackers linked to the country’s military intelligence have launched a global cyber espionage campaign, according to the United States and the United Kingdom. This rare warning was issued last week against “Iranian Government- Digital invasions and denial-of-service attacks — which occurs when a malicious cyber threat actor prevents legitimate users from accessing information systems, devices, or other network resources …

A hacking slugfest between Iran and its foes sparks fears of a wider cyberwar
3 years, 3 months ago

A hacking slugfest between Iran and its foes sparks fears of a wider cyberwar

LA Times  

Gas stations across Iran were hit by a cyberattack in October that disabled thousands of pumps and upset motorists. “That’s an important distinction about cyberconflicts — they generally affect civilians and get the private sector,” said John Hultquist, vice president of intelligence analysis at the U.S. cybersecurity firm Mandiant. “Given that Iran’s nuclear facilities have spread all over the country …

Israeli cyber chief: Major attack on water systems thwarted
4 years, 9 months ago

Israeli cyber chief: Major attack on water systems thwarted

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s national cyber chief Thursday officially acknowledged the country had thwarted a major cyber attack last month against its water systems, an assault widely attributed to arch-enemy Iran, calling it a “synchronized and organized attack” aimed at disrupting key national infrastructure. Yigal Unna did not mention Iran directly, nor did he comment on the alleged Israeli retaliation two …

Iran unveils new, more accurate ballistic missile technology
5 years, 1 month ago

Iran unveils new, more accurate ballistic missile technology

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has unveiled a new ballistic missile, the country’s state TV reported Sunday, amid heightened tensions with the U.S. Iran routinely unveils what it describes as technological advances for its armed forces ahead of the February anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution. The Guard also unveiled a new missile engine that uses solid fuel and …

Cyberspace is the next front in Iran-U.S. conflict — and private companies may bear the brunt
5 years, 2 months ago

Cyberspace is the next front in Iran-U.S. conflict — and private companies may bear the brunt

Salon  

Iran and other nations have waged a stealth cyberwar against the United States for at least the past decade, largely targeting not the government itself but, rather, critical infrastructure companies. But even before Iranian missiles struck U.S. military bases in Iraq on Jan. 7, pro-Iranian hackers reportedly attacked at least one U.S. government-related website, along with a number of private …

US President Donald Trump Says No American Harmed During Iran's Missile Attack; Offers Peace
5 years, 2 months ago

US President Donald Trump Says No American Harmed During Iran's Missile Attack; Offers Peace

ABP News  

Washington D.C: Hours after the Iran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing US troops, Donald Trump held a press conference on Wednesday evening and clarified that no Americans were harmed in last night's attack by Iranian regime. In a brief address, he also said that Iran "appears to be standing down" after it targeted the Irbil and Al Asad …

Iran launches large attack on US-led forces in Iraq, Pentagon says
5 years, 2 months ago

Iran launches large attack on US-led forces in Iraq, Pentagon says

Live Mint  

Iran has launched a major ballistic missile attack on U.S.-led forces in Iraq, the U.S. military said on Tuesday, potentially triggering a new round of escalation in the confrontation between the United States and Tehran. The U.S. military said an assessment was underway to determine damage and any casualties at al-Asad airbase in Iraq, which hosted President Donald Trump in …

The Latest From Baghdad Following Iranian Missile Attacks On Military Bases In Iraq
5 years, 2 months ago

The Latest From Baghdad Following Iranian Missile Attacks On Military Bases In Iraq

NPR  

The Latest From Baghdad Following Iranian Missile Attacks On Military Bases In Iraq Missiles hit two military bases in Iraq where U.S. forces are housed, as Iran says it has started its revenge for the U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian commander last week. Iran's government says this is retaliation for an American drone strike that killed a …

One way Iran could retaliate: Cyberattacks
5 years, 2 months ago

One way Iran could retaliate: Cyberattacks

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Iran has vowed revenge after a US air strike ordered by President Donald Trump killed the country’s top general Qasem Soleimani. “Iran has a long history of politically motivated cyber attacks across the world,” Evercore analysts Ken Talanian and Kirk Materne wrote to investors in a note shared with CNN Business. “The attacks often follow …

Security experts warn of cyberattacks after US killing of top Iranian general
5 years, 2 months ago

Security experts warn of cyberattacks after US killing of top Iranian general

Firstpost  

Iran’s retaliation for the United States’ targeted killing of its top general is likely to include cyberattacks, security experts warned Friday. “There are opportunities for them to cause real disruption and destruction.” Iran has been doing a lot of probing of critical U.S. industrial systems in recent years — trying to gain access — but has limited its destructive attacks …

Homeland Security warns of potential Iranian attacks, updates terror advisory
5 years, 2 months ago

Homeland Security warns of potential Iranian attacks, updates terror advisory

CNN  

CNN — The Department of Homeland Security on Saturday updated its terrorism threat advisory system following the US airstrike targeting a top Iranian general and is warning of the potential for Iranian cyber attacks. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin in the wake of the drone attack, which killed the head of …

U.S. to send troops to Saudi Arabia, hold off on striking Iran
5 years, 6 months ago

U.S. to send troops to Saudi Arabia, hold off on striking Iran

The Hindu  

The Pentagon on Friday announced it will deploy additional U.S. troops and missile defense equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as President Donald Trump has at least for now put off any immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attack on the Saudi oil industry. The announcement reflected Mr. Trump’s comments earlier in the day …

Iran's ground-to-air missiles must be taken seriously, can be used to threaten US, say experts
5 years, 9 months ago

Iran's ground-to-air missiles must be taken seriously, can be used to threaten US, say experts

Firstpost  

Senior officials and military officers in Iran have welcomed the strike and warned against a possible US retaliation. Dubai: The shooting down last week of a sophisticated United States drone by an Iranian missile demonstrates that Tehran’s air defence capabilities can pose a challenge to US air superiority, experts say. “The shooting down of the drone shows Iran is revealing …

Iran claims it has foiled all cyber-attacks launched by the US
5 years, 9 months ago

Iran claims it has foiled all cyber-attacks launched by the US

Daily Mail  

Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, Iran's information minister, says no successful American cyber-attack has been carried out Iran claims it has foiled all US cyber-attacks launched after it shot down a spy drone last week - though credited America for 'making a lot of effort'. Jahromi made the claim on Twitter Monday after American media reported that cyber-attacks had crippled Iranian …

In Mideast, Mike Pompeo seeks a global coalition against Iran
5 years, 9 months ago

In Mideast, Mike Pompeo seeks a global coalition against Iran

India TV News  

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that he wants to build a global coalition against Iran during urgent consultations in the Middle East, following a week of crisis that saw the United States pull back from the brink of a military strike on Iran. On Saturday, Trump reversed himself and claimed that Iran had acted “knowingly.” But Trump …

Iran denies being hit by US cyberattack
5 years, 9 months ago

Iran denies being hit by US cyberattack

Al Jazeera  

No successful attack has been carried out, although US is making an effort, Iran’s telecommunications minister says. Iran says that no cyberattack against it has ever succeeded, after US media reported the US launched one last week amid a standoff between the two countries. No successful attack has been carried out by them, although they are making a lot of …

Pompeo in Saudi Arabia, Iran threatens more US drone attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

Pompeo in Saudi Arabia, Iran threatens more US drone attacks

India Today  

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks on Monday with the Saudi king and crown prince after days of mounting tensions following the downing of a US drone last week and after President Donald Trump pulled back from the brink of retaliatory military strikes on Iran. The regional stops, made on his way to India, may be aimed at …

Amid tough talk, Trump says he could be Iran’s ‘best friend’
5 years, 9 months ago

Amid tough talk, Trump says he could be Iran’s ‘best friend’

India TV News  

President Donald Trump said Saturday that military action against Iran was still an option for its downing of an unmanned U.S. military aircraft, but amid heightened tensions, he dangled the prospect of eventually becoming an unlikely “best friend” of America’s longtime Middle Eastern adversary. Trump also said “we very much appreciate” that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard chose not to target a …

US struck Iranian military computers this week: Reports
5 years, 9 months ago

US struck Iranian military computers this week: Reports

India Today  

US military cyber forces launched a strike against Iranian military computer systems on Thursday as President Donald Trump backed away from plans for a more conventional military strike in response to Iran's downing of a US surveillance drone, US officials said on Saturday. Tensions have escalated between the two countries ever since the US withdrew last year from the 2015 …

US ‘launched cyberattacks on Iran weapons’ after drone downing
5 years, 9 months ago

US ‘launched cyberattacks on Iran weapons’ after drone downing

Al Jazeera  

US officials say the attacks on Iranian military computers disabled systems that control missile and rocket launchers. The United States military launched cyberattacks against Iranian missile control systems and a spy network on Thursday after Tehran downed an American surveillance drone, US officials have said. US President Donald Trump ordered a retaliatory military attack against Iran after the drone shootdown …

US retaliated against Iranian spy group’s cyberstrike
5 years, 9 months ago

US retaliated against Iranian spy group’s cyberstrike

CNN  

CNN — US Cyber Command launched a retaliatory cyberstrike last week against an Iranian spy group, according to a US official and a former US intelligence official familiar with the matter. The US official added the online strike targeted an Iranian spy group’s computer software that was used to track the tankers that were targeted in the Gulf of Oman …

Trump approved strikes on Iran but pulled back: Reports
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump approved strikes on Iran but pulled back: Reports

Al Jazeera  

US military made preparations to strike Iranian targets in retaliation for downing of drone, media reports say. US President Donald Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of an unmanned surveillance drone, but pulled back from launching attacks, US media reports said on Friday. “This was an unprovoked attack on a U.S. surveillance asset that had …

US military given more authority to launch preventative cyberattacks
6 years, 6 months ago

US military given more authority to launch preventative cyberattacks

CNN  

CNN — The US military is taking a more aggressive stance against foreign government hackers who are targeting the US and is being granted more authority to launch preventative cyberstrikes, according to a summary of the Department of Defense’s new Cyber Strategy. The Pentagon is referring to the new stance as “defend forward,” and the strategy will allow the US …

New war turf: US military drops 'cyberbomb' on ISIS
8 years, 10 months ago

New war turf: US military drops 'cyberbomb' on ISIS

India TV News  

Washington: Ramping up its fight against Islamic State, the United states military is now conducting cyber attacks on the terror outfit. US military's six year old Cyber Command would use cyber technique to target the group's abilities to use social media and the Internet to recruit fighters and inspire followers. A US-led coalition has been striking ISIS fighters in Iraq …

US begins waging cyber war against Isis
8 years, 11 months ago

US begins waging cyber war against Isis

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US has begun waging cyber warfare against Isis, defence secretary Ashton Carter …

Russia, China greatest cyber threats: U.S. Navy Admiral
8 years, 11 months ago

Russia, China greatest cyber threats: U.S. Navy Admiral

The Hindu  

Russia and China present the greatest cyber security threat to the United States, but Iran is trying to increase and spend more on its capabilities, the Navy Admiral in charge of the military’s Cyber Command has told Congress. He said the U.S. Cyber Command was making progress building cyber mission teams, and would have 133 fully operational by September 2018. …

US launches aggressive cyberwar on Islamic State
9 years, 1 month ago

US launches aggressive cyberwar on Islamic State

The Hindu  

The U.S. military has launched a newly aggressive campaign of cyberattacks against Islamic State militants, targeting the group’s abilities to use social media and the Internet to recruit fighters and inspire followers, U.S. officials told The Associated Press. The surge of computer-based military operations by U.S. Cyber Command began shortly after U.S. Defence Secretary Ash Carter prodded commanders at Fort …

Media: If diplomacy failed, US planned cyberattack
9 years, 1 month ago

Media: If diplomacy failed, US planned cyberattack

China Daily  

The United States had a plan for an extensive cyberattack on Iran in case diplomatic attempts to curtail its nuclear program failed, The New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing a forthcoming documentary and military and intelligence officials. Code-named Nitro Zeus, the plan was aimed at crippling Iran's air defenses, communications systems and key parts of its electrical power grid, …

IS determined to strike U.S. this year: Intelligence officials
9 years, 1 month ago

IS determined to strike U.S. this year: Intelligence officials

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Islamic State are determined to strike targets in the United States this year, senior U.S. intelligence officials have said, telling lawmakers that a small group of violent extremists will attempt to overcome the logistical challenges of mounting such an attack. In testimony before congressional committees, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and other officials described the Islamic …

Iranian hackers may target U.S. energy and defense firms: FBI
10 years, 3 months ago

Iranian hackers may target U.S. energy and defense firms: FBI

Firstpost  

The FBI has warned U.S. businesses to be on the alert for a sophisticated Iranian hacking operation whose targets include defense contractors, energy firms and educational institutions, according to a confidential agency document. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned U.S. businesses to be on the alert for a sophisticated Iranian hacking operation whose targets include defense contractors, energy firms …

Firms Brace For Possible Retaliatory Cyberattacks From Syria
11 years, 6 months ago

Firms Brace For Possible Retaliatory Cyberattacks From Syria

NPR  

Firms Brace For Possible Retaliatory Cyberattacks From Syria Enlarge this image toggle caption iStockphoto.com iStockphoto.com The prospect of a military strike against Syria in the next few days has private U.S. firms bracing for retaliation — in cyberspace. A group calling itself the Syrian Electronic Army has already gone after some U.S. targets, including The New York Times, whose website …

Obama Asked Intel Agencies to Draw Up List of Possible Cyber Targets Overseas
11 years, 9 months ago

Obama Asked Intel Agencies to Draw Up List of Possible Cyber Targets Overseas

Wired  

Four years after the U.S. and Israel allegedly launched the first known cyberweapon against Iran, President Barack Obama ordered U.S. intelligence agencies to draw up a list of overseas targets for possible offensive U.S. cyberattacks, according to a top-secret presidential directive obtained by the Guardian. The directive not only discusses attacking foreign targets, but authorizes the use of offensive cyber …

Pentagon to expand cyber force to counter attacks on computer networks
12 years, 1 month ago

Pentagon to expand cyber force to counter attacks on computer networks

Firstpost  

The expansion would increase the Defense Department’s Cyber Command by more than 4,000 people, up from the current 900, an unidentified American official said. Washington: The Pentagon is moving towards a major expansion of its cybersecurity force to counter increasing attacks on the US’ computer networks, as well as to expand offensive computer operations on foreign adversaries, a media report …

Pentagon to expand cyber force to counter attacks on computer networks
12 years, 1 month ago

Pentagon to expand cyber force to counter attacks on computer networks

Firstpost  

The expansion would increase the Defense Department’s Cyber Command by more than 4,000 people, up from the current 900, an unidentified American official said. Washington: The Pentagon is moving towards a major expansion of its cybersecurity force to counter increasing attacks on the US’ computer networks, as well as to expand offensive computer operations on foreign adversaries, a media report …

Do cyberwars really keep us from fighting?[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
12 years, 6 months ago

Do cyberwars really keep us from fighting?[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

As if there aren't enough things to fight about, there's now the Internet. This against the worldwide background of state Related: God save our gracious Kim Kardashian First off, the US and Israel developed what is being called the world's first cyberweapon, Stuxnet, a clever computer worm that is thought to have been injected into the computers of Iran's nuclear …

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