A 700% Surge in Iran-Linked Cyber Activity
In June 2025, Axios reported a 700% increase in cyber operations connected to Iranian actors. These attacks are primarily targeting Israel and its allies, including the U.S., with industries like energy, utilities, and agriculture already experiencing attempted intrusions.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) also issued alerts that Iranian threat actors are actively targeting industrial control systems (ICS), which is a major concern for any organization operating critical infrastructure or manufacturing environments.
Nation-State Threats Don’t Just “Hack,” They Destroy
Unlike typical ransomware gangs, nation-state attackers often deploy wiper malware—malicious code designed not to encrypt and extort but to delete and destroy data permanently. This leaves many traditional backup systems, especially on-premises or poorly segmented ones, completely ineffective.
As a result, Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) has become more than just an IT best practice; it’s a strategic survival tool.
How Ozone’s Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) Defends Against Advanced Threats
Ozone’s Backup-as-a-Service offering provides a cloud-based, secure, and scalable solution for businesses facing sophisticated cyber threats. Their approach supports:
- Offsite Redundancy: Critical data is stored away from primary systems, shielding it from attacks that originate inside the network.
- Automated Backup Schedules: Reduce human error and ensure data is consistently protected.
- Rapid Recovery Capabilities: Restore operations in minutes, not days, after an incident.
This multi-layered BaaS solution is designed to support everything from virtual machines and applications to databases and physical servers, making it ideal for organizations in regulated industries or with complex infrastructure needs.
If your organization is still relying on outdated or untested backup systems, the risk is not hypothetical; it’s real, and it’s already happening. Nation-state actors like those tied to Iran are leveraging increasingly aggressive cyber tactics. Your best defense? A resilient, cloud-based backup solution that can withstand even the most destructive threats.
Is Your Backup Strategy Cyber Warfare Ready?
Visit our Backup-as-a-Service page to explore how our solutions can help you protect critical data, ensure compliance, and keep your business resilient.
