Cyberattack

Iranian leadership considers escalation as US officials fear military, cyberattacks - report

Throughout the war, Iran gained a better understanding of its military strengths and confidence regarding its capabilities, leading to a reluctance among Iranian leaders to end the war.

Still from a video purporting to show an Iranian drone launch, released by Iran August 31, 2026.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.

OpenAI commits $1 billion to cyberdefense effort amid growing AI safety scrutiny

In this photo illustration, a smartphone shows the updated app icon for X, with a black background, while the previous version of the X logo is seen in the background, on August 20, 2025 in Chongqing, China; illustrative

Hundreds of thousands of X users targeted in cyberattack, DOJ investigating

ILLUSTRATION of cybercrime and hacking activity with a laptop displaying a pirate symbol.

AI-powered cyberattacks 'already happening' against critical infrastructure, Check Point chief says


Power lines damaged in suspected sabotage attack at Germany's Brandenburg power substation

The incident involved "an unconventional explosive and incendiary device that is capable of detonating but did not do so," police said, without giving further details.

Police vehicle on site after explosive devices have been found at a substation near the Jaenschwalde power plant in Turnow-Preilack, Germany, September 1, 2026.

US water sector supplier hack draws FBI scrutiny as Iran-linked cyber concerns grow

Cote said the FBI told the company the data breach was an opportunistic attack not specifically targeting Micro-Comm, and the company recommended that customers change passwords out of caution.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

'Unprecedented' cyberattack on UK power plant caused by hackers linked to Iranian regime - report

The attack occured during the reported Iranian cyberattack that targeted over 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota and several other states in the US, according to the Telegraph.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

US Senators push to protect water systems after spate of Iranian cyberattacks, FBI warnings

The proposed legislation came after numerous warnings from the EPA, FBI, and US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency regarding Iran-affiliated cyber threats.

In an aerial view, pools of water are visible at the East Bay Municipal Utility District Wastewater Treatment Plant on March 20, 2024 in Oakland, California.

Germany faces daily 'hybrid warfare' attacks, minister warns after explosive drone found at airport

"We're not at war, but we are the daily target of hybrid warfare," Dobrindt said. "Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, or covert operations by foreign powers aimed at destabilizing Germany."

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (R) speaks to the media during a news conference at Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 5, 2026 near Leipzig, Germany.

Putin may test NATO alliance with limited attack in coming years, US intelligence assesses- report

Putin may see the possibility of fracturing the NATO alliance as his chance for a victory, while casualties in Ukraine increase internal pressure on the Russian President.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026.

Thousands of Bitcoin wallets hacked within half an hour

A fast, automated attack wave reconstructed weak keys and drained more than 1,367 Bitcoins. The transactions look completely legitimate, but for the victims, it is an $88 million blow.

Hacker stealing money

Trump does not think Iran was behind cyberattack against over 30 Minnesota water systems

The attack took place on Sunday and Monday, according to Minnesota IT Services, leading to a response from government and municipality agencies, but no instructions from affected cities.

Granite Falls, Minnesota - Water Tower.

Joint Iran-Hezbollah strike could paralyze Israel’s energy lifelines, Alma Center warns

Israel’s reliance on a small number of offshore rigs, desalination plants and ports leaves vital services vulnerable to a coordinated multi-domain assault,

Israeli natural gas field in the Mediterranean

Massive cyberattack leaks thousands of files from India's largest nuclear plant on dark web

Thousands of documents, including purported facility blueprints, were leaked from a contractor working on India’s largest nuclear plant.

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) Units 1 and 2 at Kudankulam in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India, pictured in 2016; illustrative.