When Global Conflict Becomes a Cyber Weapon: How Iran Tensions and Other Stressful Events Fuel Social Engineering Attacks

This report warns that geopolitical crises create fertile ground for social-engineering campaigns—phishing, BEC with geopolitical pretexts, donation scams, and disinformation—because stress and urgency degrade decision-making; it outlines common lures and recommends realtime awareness, verification culture, themed monitoring, and emotional-awareness training to reduce risk.