Cyber Advisory Issued Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

In light of the recent geopolitical developments, including the Iranian strike and subsequent tensions in the region, we are issuing a formal cybersecurity advisory to all clients.

The FBI and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have warned that state-sponsored cyber actors affiliated with Iran have a history of leveraging geopolitical events to launch retaliatory cyber operations, including ransomware, destructive malware, and spear-phishing campaigns targeting critical infrastructure and private organizations across the United States.

Homeland Security has issued an advisory titled: National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin

Recommended Client Actions

1. Stay Alert for Suspicious Emails – Avoid clicking links or opening attachments from unknown or unexpected sources.
2. Do not bypass Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Especially for email (work or personal), remote access, and privileged accounts.
3. Monitor for Unusual Activity – Watch for failed login attempts, unauthorized VPN access, or large outbound data transfers.
4. Engage Your Incident Response Plan – If you don’t have one, we can assist you in establishing a framework.

Align Response Measures

• Our Security Operations Center (SOC) is actively monitoring threat intelligence feeds for all Align Guardian Clients.
• All Align Guardian Clients have increased scanning and endpoint detection protocols for all managed clients.
• Align Guardian (powered by Adlumin, an N-ABLE Company) is on high alert for abnormal behaviors.

Additional Resources

Below are some additional references from CISA in years past that remain highly relevant today:

• CISA Iran Cyber Threat Overview and Advisories
• CISA & FBI Advisory AA24‑241A – “Iran-based Cyber Actors Enabling Ransomware Attacks”
• FINRA Cybersecurity Alert: “Ongoing Threats From Iranian Cyber Actors”

We urge all clients to remain vigilant, report any suspicious behavior immediately, and contact us if you need support strengthening your cybersecurity posture.

 If you suspect any compromise, call Align's Help Desk at 855-482-5446 or email help@align.com.

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