Cyber Insiders: The Cyber Impact of Rising Tensions in the Middle East

The cyber threat landscape doesn’t exist in isolation from global events. As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated, so too have cyber operations by hacktivist and state-aligned groups. 

In this episode of Cyber Insiders, Adarma’s Threat Lead, Cian Heasley, examines how the Israel-Iran conflict has become a catalyst for increased cyber activity – much of it unpredictable, ideologically driven, and with the potential to spill beyond the immediate region. 

This discussion covers: 

• The growing web of alliances between hacktivist groups and Russian threat actors 

• How ideologically motivated cyber campaigns are targeting not just Israel and Iran, but their perceived allies 

• The types of attacks being carried out and how unsophisticated tactics can still have real-world impact 

• Why UK businesses, particularly those in critical national infrastructure, should be paying close attention 

If you want to understand how geopolitical events translate into cyber threats and what to look out for next, this is a must-watch episode. 

The Adarma Threat Team are closely monitoring events in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, and the implications of US airstrikes carried out on 21 June 2025. At the time of publishing, a ceasefire was reported in the press on the morning of 24 June 2025.   

You can also read Adarma’s latest Threat Advisory on the Iran and Israel conflict for further details.