"As they fled an Iranian missile strike, some Israelis with Android phones received a text offering a link to real-time information about bomb shelters. But instead of a helpful app, the link downloaded spyware giving hackers access to the device's camera, location and all its data. The operation, attributed to Iran, showed sophisticated coordination and is just the latest tactic in a cyber conflict that pits the US and Israel against Iran and its digital proxies. As Iran and its supporters seek to use their cyber capabilities to compensate for their military disadvantages, they are showing how disinformation, artificial intelligence and hacking are now ingrained in modern warfare."

"This was sent to people while they were running to shelters to defend themselves. The fact it's synced and at the same minute … is a first."

"most of the cyberattacks linked to the war have been relatively minor when it comes to damage to economic or military networks"