Cybersecurity

Trump pullout from Iran deal could spark cyber threats -- as Bolton looks to scrap cybersecurity job

Cybersecurity experts warn that Iran's government could retaliate against the U.S. with cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and businesses following President Donald Trump's decision to reimpose sanctions and pull out of an Obama-era nuclear deal.

Iran is known for waging cyberattacks during international upheaval and has a history of deploying destructive attacks against its perceived enemies.

But concern about possible attacks from Iran come as the Trump administration's national security team is considering eliminating the top White House cybersecurity job.

Prior to the nuclear agreement with Iran in 2015, state-run hackers were working to penetrate U.S. chemical, banking and transportation companies, though the efforts largely stopped after the accord was reached.