The Israel-Iran cyber conflict blends state-led operations with hacktivist coalitions, creating a volatile digital battleground. Pro-Israel groups like Predatory Sparrow conduct sophisticated attacks, leaking Iranian data and disrupting banks and crypto exchanges, while pro-Iranian groups such as Handala claim large-scale data thefts and launch DDoS campaigns on Israeli infrastructure. Hybrid tactics include fake emergency alerts and fabricated data leaks, aiming to sow fear and confusion. Cross-conflict parallels with Russia-Ukraine show cyberattacks paired with physical strikes and disinformation. Trustwave recommends layered defenses, DDoS protection, OT segmentation, alert authentication, and public resilience campaigns to counter evolving threats.

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