Former FBI agent warns that Americans are at risk of cyberattacks and lone wolf threats following Iranian airstrikes.

A recent expert warned that following the U.S. airstrikes on important nuclear sites in Iran, Americans might face the danger of specific cyberattacks and acts of terrorism from individuals acting alone.

Bill Daly, a former FBI investigator with experience in preventing terror threats and handling foreign counterintelligence, shared his insights with Fox News Digital. He emphasized the potential risks to critical infrastructure like rail networks and power facilities, stressing the significance of prioritizing cybersecurity.

In Daly’s words, “Apart from physical infrastructure such as power plants and utilities, cybersecurity remains a critical area of concern. A concentrated cyberattack could potentially disrupt essential services like electricity supply and other technical systems.” He highlighted the ongoing efforts of threat actors to infiltrate U.S. infrastructure, citing examples like attempting to control water resources, water management systems, and the electrical grid.

Iranian worshippers hold up their hands as signs of unity with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during an anti-Israeli rally to condemn Israel’s attacks on Iran, in downtown Tehran, Iran, on June 20, 2025.  (Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Likewise, he said that lone wolf attackers who are not part of a particular group could now be galvanized to attack randomly. 

“Some people have been pre-positioned here, who are sent directly through some kind of state sponsor, or people who have been co-opted, who have asked [that] once they got over here, they would continue to cooperate with them or show allegiance to Iran,” said Daly. 

However, the FBI is constantly monitoring for both cells and lone wolves alike. 

“Here in the U.S., there has been certainly a tremendous concentrated effort towards combating terrorism since 9/11,” Daly said. “Joint terrorism task forces around the country, those are primarily driven by the FBI, with state, local, and other federal agencies participating. 

Kash Patel, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), speaks during a swearing-in ceremony in Washington, D.C., US, on Feb. 21, 2025.  (Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

“You know, they’ve been constantly looking at potential terrorist acts across the board, so it’s not something new we have to ramp up from the get go, right? 

“I believe the FBI is putting a much more concerted effort into monitoring any people who may have been on their radar before as being part of any potential terrorist activity.”