Welcome to SOCRadar’s Iran-Israel Conflict Threat Landscape Report!

Discover how the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel has extended beyond the physical battlefield into cyberspace. SOCRadar’s Iran-Israel Conflict Threat Landscape Report reveals critical cyberattack patterns, geopolitical dynamics, and disinformation campaigns that are reshaping global cyber risk exposure.

Key Insights from the Iran-Israel Cyber Conflict:

Surge in State-Sponsored and Hacktivist Activity: State-linked groups like Iran’s APT35 and Israel-associated Predatory Sparrow led aggressive cyber campaigns targeting critical infrastructure, media, finance, and telecommunications sectors.

Massive Cyberattack Volume on Telegram: Over 600 cyberattack claims were reported across 100+ Telegram channels in just 15 days, marking an unprecedented level of hacktivist engagement.

DDoS and Data Breaches Dominate: DDoS attacks, database leaks, and system defacements became key tactics. Israel faced over 440 attack claims, followed by the U.S., India, and Middle Eastern nations like Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Dark Web Exposure: Both nations saw spikes in dark web threats—51.9% of Israeli-targeted posts involved data leaks, while 80% of Iran-targeted posts were financially motivated.

Disinformation and AI-Generated Content: Fake news, synthetic imagery, and manipulated video content proliferated, aiming to confuse civilians and destabilize perception on both sides of the conflict.

Why This Report Matters:

The Iran-Israel conflict illustrates how geopolitical tensions can trigger widespread cyber fallout, affecting allies, industries, and neutral nations alike. Organizations must prepare for spillover threats—including disinformation, hacktivist actions, and retaliatory cyberattacks—regardless of direct involvement.

SOCRadar’s report equips organizations with:

• Intelligence on threat actors and tactics shaping regional cyber warfare.

• Alerts on data exposure and digital infrastructure targeting.

• Strategic insights for strengthening cyber resilience amid geopolitical volatility.

Take Action Now:

Fortify your digital defenses with SOCRadar’s integrated threat intelligence capabilities:

Dark Web Monitoring: Uncover sensitive data exposure before adversaries strike.

APT and Hacktivist Tracking: Stay ahead of targeted campaigns from high-risk groups.

Disinformation Detection: Monitor and respond to synthetic media and influence operations.

Download the full report now to stay informed and resilient against the evolving cyber risks of global conflict.