US And Israel Should Prepare For Destructive Iranian Cyberattacks, Ex-Intel Officer Says
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The actual cyber threat from Iran appears overblown based on recent evidence. Security researchers report seeing little sophisticated activity following major military strikes, suggesting Iran's digital capabilities may be more limited than feared. Much of the hacking appears to be basic opportunistic attacks rather than coordinated state-sponsored operations.