US Intelligence Warns of Iranian Cyber Attacks After Khamenei's Death

US Intelligence Warns of Iranian Cyber Attacks After Khamenei's Death

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Following the death of Iranian leader Khamenei, US intelligence has assessed that Iranian cyber attacks against US networks are likely, including threats of website defacements and distributed denial-of-service attacks. While a large-scale physical attack is deemed unlikely, tensions have escalated with an expanding US and Israeli air war against Iran, now extending to Lebanon.

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2026-03-02
US intelligence assessment issued regarding Iranian attacks
2026-03-03
Articles published discussing the intelligence assessment