Following U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, hackers supporting Iran have escalated attacks on American banks and defense contracts, though no major disruptions have occurred yet. Analysts warn that if tensions escalate further, particularly the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel collapses, the potential for widespread digital conflict with hackers may increase. The economic efficiency of cyberwarfare compared to traditional military operations makes the U.S. particularly vulnerable in the digital space, as highlighted by tech entrepreneur Arnie Bellini.
"We just showed the world: You don't want to mess with us kinetically... But we are wide open digitally. We are like Swiss cheese."
"Hackers detailed their work in a post on the Telegram messaging service and urged other hackers to follow their lead..."
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