Iranian hackers preferred method of attack is Android-based malware and ransomware launched not only against governments, but also consumers and businesses. Among top targets are companies operating in the energy sector in The United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The country is step-by-step turning into a focal point for cyberespionage operations, confirmed by the high number of attacks originating from Iran in the first half of 2018, specifically state-sponsored campaigns with an increased focus on other nations in the Middle East.”]