QuoIntelligence’s Weekly Intelligence Snapshot for the week of 26 February to 4 March 2026 is now available!
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Cyber Highlights
Within hours of the 28 February strikes, cyberspace actors transitioned to an operationally active posture. Iran’s domestic internet connectivity collapsed concurrently with the initial military action, dropping to between one and four percent of normal traffic levels. Intelligence community assessments concluded that the disruption was intended to degrade IRGC command-and-control capacity.
On the visible surface of the cyber environment, an estimated 60 active hacktivist groups were operating as of 2 March, coordinated in part through an Electronic Operations Room established on 28 February, and including pro-Russian collectives alongside Iran-aligned actors.
Rollups
Industry impacted: Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Energy, Financials, Government, Health Care, Industrials, Information Technology, Materials, Real Estate, Utilities
- Malicious Extensions Exploit Gemini Integration to Activate Privileged Browser Capabilities
- Fire-Triggered Power Shutdown in AWS Middle East Region Disrupts Core Cloud Services
- Phishing Campaign Uses Digitally Signed Fake Workplace Applications to Deploy Covert RMM Backdoors
- Coruna iOS Exploit Kit Leveraged by UNC6353 and UNC6691 in Espionage and Financial Operations
- APT41 Linked Operator Strengthens Long-Term Access Across Europe and Asia
- Europol Coordinates International Operation Disrupting Tycoon 2FA Phishing Platform Used to Bypass MFA Protections
- Operational Analysis of the Tycoon2FA PhaaS Kit Used in High‑Volume Phishing Operations
- Analysis of Compromised MuddyWater Infrastructure Uncovers Operational Behavior
Geopolitical and Policy Highlights
US and Israeli Attacks Against Iran Trigger Regional Escalation, Disrupting Strategic Sectors
On 28 February, the US and Israel launched coordinated large-scale strikes on Iran targeting leadership, nuclear facilities, and missile infrastructure, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran’s retaliation rapidly expanded the conflict across the region, with missile and drone attacks striking Israeli territory and US assets across several Gulf countries and beyond, including Cyprus, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.
QuoIntelligence examines the war’s impact on the transportation and energy sectors and assesses the terrorist threat arising from the conflict.
Rollups
Industry impacted: Financials, Government, Industrials, Information Technology
- Anthropic Blocks Pentagon’s Use of its AI For Mass Domestic Surveillance and Fully Autonomous Weapons
- US Threatens To Cut Off Swiss Bank MBaer From Financial System Over Alleged Iran, Russia, Venezuela Ties
- Russian Drone Strikes Foreign Cargo Ship Near Ukraine Black Sea port
- China Unveils 15th Five-Year Plan for 2026 to 2030
