How hacktivist cyber operations surged amid Israeli-Iranian conflict

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In June 2025, Israel carried out airstrikes against key Iranian military and nuclear facilities. Iran swiftly retaliated, escalating regional tensions to unprecedented levels. This military confrontation has not only unfolded in conventional warfare but also triggered a massive surge in cyber operations.

Almost immediately after the kinetic attacks, numerous hacktivist groups began launching cyberattacks primarily targeting Israel and its international allies. The vast majority of these groups present themselves as pro-Iranian and pro-Palestinian actors, motivated by ideological, political, and religious narratives.

However, cy…