Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued warnings of planned cyberattacks on American tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft across the Middle East, citing retaliation for conflicts with the US and Israel. The list of targeted companies also includes IBM, Intel, Tesla, and Boeing, accused of facilitating US military operations. The threats extend a series of warnings against American commercial infrastructure, with recent attacks on Amazon Web Services data centers. The region’s banking sites, payment processors, and consumer services faced disruptions as a result.
Affiliates of major tech firms, such as Amazon, Google, IBM, Nvidia, and Palantir, have been accused of supporting US military and intelligence activities. The potential impact on US tech investments in the Gulf region, particularly in AI development, raises concerns over the safety and stability of tech infrastructure in the area.
As tensions escalate, the targeted companies are urged to prepare for potential cyberattacks after 8 pm on April 1 in Tehran. However, responses from the named firms are yet to be officially communicated.
Source: WIRED