UK firms in Middle East face heightened threat from Iran hackers, agency warns

The Guardian World

by Dan Milmo Global technology editor

March 2, 2026

National Cyber Security Centre urges increased vigilance over risk of indirect attack by hacktivists amid conflict US-Israel war on Iran – live updates UK businesses with a presence in the Middle East have been urged to step up vigilance against cyber threats from Iran after US-Israeli attacks. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said there was “almost certainly” a heightened risk of an indirect cyber threat for organisations that had offices, or supply chains, in the Middle East. Continue reading...

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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/2/2026