Cyberattack

Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 said the Screening Serpens group used six new remote access Trojan variants and a new attack technique against targets during the regional escalation.

Iran has a history of targeting ATGs, making it the prime suspect in these breaches, but sources warned CNN that the hackers left little evidence to allow definitive identification. 

Users reported issues accessing Spotify on Wednesday evening around 8 p.m., according to the report, which cited Downdetector. 

These operations blur the line between cyber and traditional warfare. While no physical damage may be immediately visible, the groundwork is being laid for potential future actions

According to the advisory, the hacking operations targeted unnamed critical infrastructure organizations in the government services and facilities, water and wastewater systems, and energy sectors.

Shaul Schneider, Chairman of the Board of Port of Ashdod, spoke at the Israel Economic Conference 2026 about the economic and security challenges facing the company

Onit Security, founded with the goal of addressing the main vulnerabilities exploited by Iranian hacker groups, developed an AI platform to detect and remediate these exploits.

The blackout rendered it impossible to make phone calls or text locally or internationally, suppressing all attempts at communication.

The website featured for a while the words “Now we are under their control. The Zionists are handcuffed” in Farsi.