The US authorities warn against hacker and terrorist attacks. In New York, increased vigilance

The American Ministry of National Security announced on Sunday about an increased threat in the US in connection with the conflict in Iran. Hacker attacks and the possibilities of extremist attacks have not been ruled out.

The ministry wrote in a message that cyber attacks aimed at American networks on the part of pro -Hactivists or entities associated with the Iranian government are likely.

If the Iranian authorities call for retaliation against the goals in the US, the likelihood of attacks from extremists acting alone – we read in a statement.

“Many of the last terrorist attacks in the USA were motivated by anti -Semitic or anti -izrael moods, and the current one The Israeli-Iranian conflict can lead to planning subsequent attacks by people staying in the USA ” – warned.

As added, the conflict may motivate “extremists and perpetrators of hate crimes who will want to attack the goals perceived for Jewish, pro -Israeli or associated with the American government or the army in the USA.”

A state of “higher readiness” was announced in New York

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday alert on high readiness for the state. The decision was made after the US forces attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities.

“All state agencies, public utilities and other elements of critical infrastructure remain in a state of increased readiness, monitoring possible threats. As part of MTA precautions (metropolitan transport authorities) and the port management implemented anti -terrorist protection procedures in cooperation with local order services,” Hochul said.

Although – as she noted – intelligence data do not indicate the existence of specific, reliable threats to the state of New York, it is necessary to maintain vigilance due to its “global profile”. The state police were directed to patrol areas around religious places and other potentially endangered places.

“We carefully follow the development of the situation in Iran. We are cautious with the presence of services in places of religious, cultural and diplomatic significance throughout New York, working with federal partners,” added Hochul.

The New York Police Department also announced an increase in the number of officers at the city's key points.

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