Israel and Iran Cyber War Escalates After June Conflict Despite Ceasefire

The long-running cyber conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified following the June war, according to a recent report by the Financial Times. Israeli officials disclosed that they began receiving suspicious text messages containing malicious links soon after the 12-day conflict. One official, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the attacks have not stopped, emphasizing that the cyber hostilities remain active despite a temporary ceasefire on the battlefield. 

Recent incidents highlight the scale of the digital confrontation. Iranian hackers have been linked to phishing campaigns targeting Israeli diplomats and government officials, while also attempting to exploit vulnerabilities in Microsoft software to infiltrate Israeli networks. 

In parallel, Israel and groups aligned with its interests have launched disruptive cyberattacks on Iran, underscoring how digital warfare has become a central element in the shadow war between the two nations.

During the June conflict, Iran’s Ministry of Communications reported facing what it described as its most extensive cyberattack campaign to date, with more than 20,000 incidents in just 12 days. 

One attack temporarily disabled Iran’s air defense systems as Israeli Air Force jets launched strikes on Tehran on June 13. Israeli cybersecurity experts later described the air defense breach as a tactical move designed to give Israel an initial advantage, while stressing that intell

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