WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Tensions remain high between Israel and Iran, with concerns about further retaliation following President Donald Trump announcing a ceasefire on social media. Cyber security and computer networks are a particular focus for concerns.
An alert from the National Terrorism Advisory System says poorly secured U.S. networks and internet-connected devices. such as laptops, smart phones and even fitness trackers are all targets for Iranian cyber-attacks. Security analyst Chris Chambers is warning people to be on high alert.
“Iran is no stranger to targeting U.S. cyber assets. So, hacking the networks, looking for vulnerabilities, U.S. government sites that don’t have the proper protocols, phishing attempts.”
Former Coast Guard chief and security analyst Chris Chambers said it’s not just the federal government on high alert. Similar cyber attack warnings were issued across the nation, urging Americans to be cautious
Chambers says Americans should heed those warnings, “Not clicking on links, not going to certain sites from responding to suspicious emails from unknown senders. I definitely expect the increase of cyber-attacks from pro-Iran or foreign actors, or as we call them, hacktivists.”
President Donald Trump posting this to Truth Social Monday, claiming a ceasefire deal was underway, despite the ongoing war, that continued into Tuesday. President Trump spoke to reporters before departing for the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands.
“I didn’t like the fact that Israel unloaded right after we made the deal. They didn’t have to unload. And I didn’t like the fact that the retaliation was very strong.”
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said there is currently no specific intelligence of a direct, credible threat against the U.S. homeland – but adds that her agency will remain on high alert.
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