A Special Mission to Nowhere, Exploiting the Middle East crisis with a charter jet scam

On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a sweeping pre-emptive operation targeting Iran’s military leadership, conventional military sites, air defenses, and nuclear infrastructure. The campaign was dubbed Operation Rising Lion by the Israeli government and military. Last month, Fortinet published a blog detailing the new realities of cyber warfare highlighted by this recent conflict.

What followed was a 12-day exchange of strikes and counterstrikes between the two countries, resulting in significant damage and widespread fear and uncertainty among civilians caught in the middle. Following US involvement through Operation Midnight Hammer, a ceasefire was announced and has so far been maintained.

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