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If The US Attacks Iran, Will Iran Attack US Industrial Facilities (SCADA/ICS)?
- Iran may use cyber operations to counter a potential US kinetic attack, targeting industrial facilities like SCADA/ICS.
- Iran lacks military capabilities but excels in cyberwarfare, leveraging asymmetric strategies against technologically superior nations.
- SCADA/ICS attacks by Iran could disrupt economy, water, electricity, communication, and manufacturing, similar to tactics in Ukraine/Russia conflict.
- Iran's history includes cyber operations targeting US infrastructure, such as financial institutions, dams, hospitals, and critical infrastructure.
- Specific incidents include DDoS attacks on banks, SCADA system intrusions, healthcare sector targeting, and critical infrastructure malware campaigns.
- Iran's cyber threats extend to brute-force attacks, ransomware extortion, and malware deployment against US critical sectors like water and energy.
- Iran's cyberwarfare poses ongoing risks to US industrial control systems, emphasizing the need for vigilance and security measures.
- Amid rising tensions, Iran's cyber capabilities make them likely to retaliate through cyber means in response to any US military actions.
- The article suggests a unique training program for SCADA/ICS hacking and security to understand and counter potential cyber threats from Iran.
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