<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against U.S. businesses has been linked to the Israel-Iran conflict, with hacktivists redirecting their focus from Israel to America in a 48-hour escalation.</li><li>Key groups involved in the DDoS attacks include Mr. Hamza, Mysterious Team Bangladesh, and Keynous+, with Mr. Hamza claiming over half of the attacks targeted at the U.S. Additionally, smaller groups like Team Fearless (PS) have contributed to this cyber hostility.</li><li>The sectors targeted during the June 22 escalation included manufacturing, finance, and government, with a specific focus on military and aerospace production. This targeted approach suggests a calculated effort to disrupt core defense and economic infrastructures.</li><li>The use of DDoS attacks as a disruptive tool poses challenges for online operations, highlighting the need for companies to enhance their cyber resilience and invest in robust security protocols, particularly DDoS protection.</li></ul>

Mr Hamza, Mysterious Team Bangladesh, and Keynous+ led a massive surge in DDoS on US businesses following an attack on Iran

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