Iran is likely to launch cyber attacks on Western businesses in retaliation for Trump withdrawing from the nuclear deal, security experts warn
Iran angry that U.S. will impose sanctions after dumping the nuclear deal
Western financial and energy firms, infrastructure and government most at risk
More than 50 hackers are already competing to be involved in the strike
Iran would use its capability to deter other countries from imposing sanctions
Has previously attacked banks after 2012 sanctions and hurt a Las Vegas casino
By NIC WHITE
DAILYMAIL.COM
10 May 2018
Iran is likely to launch cyber attacks on Western countries ‘within months’ in retaliation for the U.S. ripping up the nuclear deal, experts warn.
‘All bets are off’ with Donald Trump’s move to reinstate tough sanctions as the Islamic regime was angry and saw no reason not to use its capabilities in response.
Most at risk were banks and financial services, government departments, critical infrastructure providers, and oil and energy firms.
Planning for suck attacks was likely already underway, according to intelligence received by researchers at cyber security firm Recorded Future.
They said a former Iranian state-backed hacker revealed more than 50 operatives were competing for government-directed cyber attacks.
‘Iran will likely respond quickly by launching destructive attacks on American, European, and rival nation (such as Saudi Arabia and Israel) businesses,’ its report said.
Recorded Future Iran expert Levi Gundert said the regime would want not only revenge but to deter other countries from imposing sanctions.
‘They’ve developed this ability over the last years and there’s no reason for them not to use it now,’ he said.
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