Situation Report: Middle East Escalation (February 27–1st March, 2026)
The report examines the sharp escalation following the 28 February 2026 joint Israel–U.S. strikes on Iran, triggering a hybrid conflict blending kinetic attacks with unprecedented cyber operations. Iran faced near-total internet disruption, while retaliatory missile and cyber activity spread across Israel, the Gulf, and beyond. Over 150 hacktivist incidents were recorded, with global spillover risks to energy, finance, IT, and critical infrastructure sectors
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CloudSEK Threat Intelligence
