Following U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the Iranian-aligned hacking group “313 Team” claimed responsibility for a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack on Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform. The attack, confirmed by the Center for Internet Security and social media watchdogs, resulted in a service outage shortly after Trump announced the strikes. This action aligns with the Department of Homeland Security’s warning of potential retaliatory cyberattacks from Iran, specifically targeting U.S. and Israeli infrastructure. The 313 Team is known for targeting various entities globally.
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Amidst escalating conflict with Israel, Iran has begun severely restricting internet access for its citizens, citing a need to counter alleged cyberattacks. This throttling, impacting even VPNs and popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, may precede a complete disconnection from the global internet. The move follows increased cyberattacks against Israel, attributed to Iran, and raises concerns about potential spillover effects on American infrastructure. Iranian officials claim the restrictions are temporary and targeted, while independent analysts confirm a significant drop in Iranian internet traffic.
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Israel has publicly acknowledged its responsibility for the September operation that detonated hundreds of pagers belonging to Hezbollah in Lebanon. This revelation, confirmed by an Israeli official to CNN, comes as a result of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s briefing to his cabinet, which was subsequently reported by Israeli media. The decision to publicly acknowledge Israel’s role appears to be a strategic move within the context of ongoing domestic political turmoil in Israel, potentially aimed at criticizing the military leadership and intelligence establishment, including former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, whom Netanyahu recently dismissed. The operation resulted in numerous casualties, including civilians, and was carried out despite opposition from senior security officials.
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John Q. Hosedrinker