Iran-backed cyber groups are escalating operations in response to new U.S.–Israel military actions, putting small and midsize businesses at heightened risk.

U.S. banks are bracing for retaliatory cyberattacks following military strikes in Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Staying resilient in 2026 will require leaders to reassess how they define risk, prioritize investments and measure readiness across the enterprise.

A former top commander of US Cyber Command said that the US was reaching out to senior officials within the regime, the IRGC, and the security forces, while also gathering intelligence. The United

Cloudflare Threat Report warns that AI tools enable attackers who lacked required skills to generate effective attacks rapidly and at scale

Analysts say organizations should remain vigilant, though early indications show Iran-linked hackers have overstated their success.

The federal government’s cyber defense agency is short-staffed, and Tehran is known for its retaliatory cyberattacks.

Artificial intelligence is complicating an already difficult calculation for schools, empowering hackers at the same time federal government cuts to cybersecurity are pushing IT leaders to adapt and share services.

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