Unit 42's Iran Threat Brief: What We're Seeing

Unit 42 discusses tracking over 60 active hacktivist and Iran-linked actors, what has been observed from groups such as Handala Hack, FAD Team, and Dark Storm, how Iran’s reduced internet connectivity affects the threat landscape, and recommended defensive priorities — emphasizing verification of hacktivist claims, attention to documented TTPs and IOCs, and actions relevant to organizations beyond the Middle East.