Posted on 08/08/2019 5:20:32 AM PDT by nuconvert
Intrusions come as tensions between Iran and its Gulf neighbors ratchet up over sanctions, nuclear program and shipping
Suspected Iranian hackers infiltrated critical infrastructure and government computers in the Persian Gulf nation of Bahrain within the last month, raising fears among leaders in the region that Tehran is stepping up its cyberattacks amid growing tensions.
“Bahrain authorities identified intrusions into its Electricity and Water Authority. The hackers shut down several systems in what the authorities believed was a test run of Iran’s capability to disrupt the country.”
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Iran is withering on the vine. Iran can no longer fight via surrogates
Iran is begging for a war that will be cut short by the euro pacificsts whining for a cease fire
President Trump is strangling them with effective sanctions
“In a statement on Thursday, Abbas Mousavi denounced the Bahraini government’s anti-Iran measures, including holding suspicious and provocative meetings as well as the leveling accusations against the Islamic Republic of Iran in a recent statements issued by Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry.”
“Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned the Bahraini government’s moves against Tehran, including its recent hosting of an anti-Iran summit on maritime security. “
“President Trump is strangling them with effective sanctions”
He needs to continue & not lift sanctions as they’re causing increased pressure like Obama did. The timing of Obama’s removing sanctions was at the exact wrong moment
Yep...... you are absolutely correct
The Persians must be thinking that they are very close to having an operational nuke. So they’re stepping up their game. If they close Hormuz expect Asia to move.
Do you suppose that Iran engages in cyber warfare against its rich neigbors. Who cannot figure that out.
Iranian Ransomware?
Like bombing cities, attacking essential civilian infrastructure can really unify a country against the aggressor.
Run along, little Rouhani.
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