Iran’s Fake “Shelter Danger” Calls Part of Psychological Cyber Warfare Playbook

Israel's National Cyber Directorate warned of a coordinated misinformation campaign—automated calls with spoofed Home Front Command numbers and fake “OREFAlert” SMS—attributed to Iranian or pro‑Iranian actors; the goal is to induce panic and undermine civilian response during conflict. Authorities advised relying on official channels and reporting suspicious communications.