Iran Cyber Capabilities

Borzou Daragahi, Atlantic Council, Iran is using its cyber capabilities to kidnap its foes in the real world, 24 May 2023 “Iran’s cyber efforts have been steadily broadening. They range from attempting to hack into defense, civil society, and private systems abroad to harassment campaigns against opponents in the diaspora. Experts closely watching Iran’s Internet and electronic warfare activities have detected an escalation of its abilities and ambitions in recent months. In early May, Microsoft issued a warning about Iran’s increasingly aggressive and sophisticated tactics.”