""This was sent to people while they were running to shelters to defend themselves. The fact it's synced and at the same minute ... is a first.""
""The digital fight is likely to persist even if a ceasefire is reached, because it's a lot easier and cheaper than conventional conflict and because it is designed not to kill or conquer, but to spy, steal and frighten.""
""While high in volume, most of the cyberattacks linked to the war have been relatively minor when it comes to damage to economic or military networks.""
During an Iranian missile strike, some Israelis received a text with a link to bomb shelter information, which instead downloaded spyware. This operation, attributed to Iran, reflects sophisticated cyber tactics in modern warfare. Experts note that such digital attacks are designed to spy and instill fear rather than cause physical harm. Despite the high volume of attacks, most have caused minor damage, prompting U.S. and Israeli companies to enhance their cybersecurity measures. Investigators have tracked nearly 5,800 cyberattacks linked to Iran, targeting various countries.
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