Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider (JD Supra Iran)
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States and Municipalities on High Alert for Iranian Originated Cyber-Attacks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning critical infrastructure operators to be on high alert for Iranian backed cyber-attacks because of the vulnerability of state and municipal computer systems, they are at high risk for attack from Iranian-based hackers.
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Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center Warns Health Systems to Be Wary of Iranian Cyber-Attacks
Following the escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran in the past week, the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (H-ISAC) is warning hospitals and health systems that Iran could attack health organizations, which are considered critical infrastructure, and that they make sure their systems are being updated with patches.
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Department of Homeland Security Warns of Cyber-attacks by Iran
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a grave warning to U.S. businesses and critical infrastructure operators on January 6, 2020 alerting the public that Iran poses a cyber terrorism threat to the United States following the death of Iranian Quds Force commander Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
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New York DFS Issues Risk Alert Concerning Possible Iran Cyber-Attacks
In view of Iran’s vows to retaliate against the United States for the death of Quassem Soleimani, the NYDFS has issued an industry letter to all regulated entities regarding the need for heightened cybersecurity precautions.
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Aviation and Petrochemical Industries Subject to Hacking by Iran
Hackers working on behalf of the Iranian government have been targeting the aviation and petrochemical industries in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and South Korean since 2013, according to a report released by FireEye recently.