Cyberwarfare in the Israel-Iran Conflict: The Battle Behind the Screens
As the world watches the escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran, another war is unfolding — one without bombs or missiles, but with malware, surveillance, and data destruction. In recent weeks, the digital battlefield has become a critical front in this long-standing rivalry, exposing not only the technical prowess of both nations but also the global implications of modern cyberwarfare. A New Front in an Old Conflict The physical war erupted in mid-June 2025 with Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, followed by Iranian retaliatory missile launches. But even as a fragile ceasefire came into effect on June 26, the cyber dimension of the conflict intensified, revealing a sophisticated, ongoing digital confrontation. Cyberattacks now accompany kinetic strikes, amplifying their impact and extending the battlefield into financial systems, infrastructure, surveillance networks, and even civilian homes. Israel’s Digital Offensive: Precision and Impact Israe...