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Subject
Iran’s cyber capability.
Significance
During the recent US government shutdown, the Department for Homeland Security (DHS) issued an emergency directive regarding a complex cyber espionage campaign probably linked to Iran against “multiple executive branch agencies”. For many, this incident indicated a clear increase in the cyber threat posed by Iran.
Impacts
Iran will build on existing areas of individual expertise and proven technical tactics.
It will seek to influence internet traffic.
Espionage will be the main motivation behind Iranian cyberactivity.
Keywords:
Iran,
ME/NAF,
Russia,
United States,
international relations,
computers,
espionage,
technology,
telecommunications
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2019
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