Cyber-warnings, cyber-speculation over cyber-Iran's cyber-retaliation cyber-plans post-Soleimani assassination

Cyber-warnings, cyber-speculation over cyber-Iran's cyber-retaliation cyber-plans post-Soleimani assassination

Experts reckon regional infrastructure is in the cross-hairs


With tensions soaring between America and Iran following the drone strike that killed top Persian general Qassem Soleimani, experts are weighing in on what the US could face should the Mid-East nation fully mobilize its cyber resources.


The threat of an online attack from the wannabe-nuclear state was significant enough that over the weekend the US Department of Homeland Security's National Terrorism Advisory System posted a seemingly dire alert [PDF] outlining the capabilities of Tehran's hackers.


"Iran maintains a robust cyber program and can execute cyber attacks against the United States," Uncle Sam warned.


"Iran is capable, at a minimum, of carrying out attacks with temporary disruptive effects against critical infrastructure in the United ..

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