Russia-linked hackers appear on Iran war’s cyber front, but their impact is murky

(David DiMolfetta – Defense One) Apparent Russia-linked hacking collectives backing Iran have been observed joining the cyber activity unfolding alongside the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, though analysts have mixed views on whether their involvement represents a meaningful escalation or little more than online noise. The outlook on such “hacktivist” groups — hackers who attempt to penetrate systems and steal information for political activism — comes days after The Washington Post reported that Russia is supplying Iran with intelligence to help target U.S. forces in the Middle East and adds another dimension to the already complex cyber and information environment surrounding the war. – Russia-linked hackers appear on Iran war’s cyber front, but their impact is murky – Defense One