US and Canada Heighten Cybersecurity Alerts Amid Iran Conflict Escalation

Amid escalating conflict following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, U.S. financial firms and Canadian critical infrastructure operators are on heightened alert for potential Iran-linked cyberattacks. U.S. financial services, vital to national markets, are increasing monitoring and preparedness for threats such as distributed denial-of-service attacks. Meanwhile, Canada's cyber agency warns of likely Iranian reprisals targeting sectors like energy and water, citing Ottawa's support for U.S.-Israel military actions. Both countries emphasize vigilance amid rising geopolitical tensions.