In 2024, cyber threat actors in Iran launched a total of nine cyberattacks with a political dimension against other countries. Three of these cyberattacks were conducted by a state-affiliated group. Additionally, three cyberattacks were non-politicized attacks on political targets
Number of cyber incidents with a political dimension initiated by Iran in 2024, by attack characteristic
Characteristic
Number of cyberattacks
Attack conducted by a state-affiliated group
3
Non-politicized attack on political target(s)
3
Attack on critical infrastructure target(s)
3
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