Intelligence Agency Warns Canadian Entities That Cyberattacks From Iran are ‘Very Likely’ Canada’s national cybersecurity authority is warning critical infrastructure operators to be vigilant against potential cyberattacks from Iran. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) estimates a high probability of Iran using its cyber capabilities in response to U.S. and Israeli military operations. There is a significant chance that Canada could be targeted.

• Canadian cybersecurity authority urges vigilance among critical infrastructure operators.
• Iran is expected to “very likely” use cyber capabilities in response to military operations by the U.S. and Israel.
• The probability of an Iranian cyberattack is estimated between 75% and 89%.
• The chance of Canada being targeted ranges from 60% to 74%.
• Canada supports U.S. actions to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.