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Cybersecurity has become a critical priority for organizations across Iraq. As businesses modernize their operations and rely more heavily on digital systems, attackers are becoming more aggressive, more coordinated, and more sophisticated. Whether your company operates in Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Najaf, or Mosul, the threat landscape in 2026 looks very different from just a few years ago.
From ransomware and credential theft to targeted phishing attacks and cloud breaches, Iraqi companies now face risks that can disrupt operations, damage reputations, and cause financial losses within hours. In this article, Osous Al Taqnia provides a clear perspective on the current cybersecurity landscape in Iraq and what organizations should prioritize to stay secure.
Iraqi businesses across multiple industries are reporting higher levels of cyberattacks. Some sectors face particularly intense targeting:
These sectors handle sensitive information and provide essential services, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals.
In late 2025, a mid-sized financial institution in Baghdad experienced a sophisticated intrusion attempt.
Our SOC team intervened immediately using real-time monitoring:
The frequency of these coordinated attacks continues to rise.
Ransomware attacks in Iraq have increased significantly for three years in a row. Attackers encrypt data, disrupt systems, and demand payment to restore access.
Sectors like oil and gas, banking, education, and logistics face the highest risk.
Attackers now craft messages in Arabic and Kurdish, making them more effective.
Common phishing tactics include:
Companies must train staff regularly to recognize these attacks.
As more Iraqi businesses adopt Microsoft 365 and Azure, many fail to secure:
The lack of cloud governance is becoming a top cause of data leaks.
Oil fields, factories, and logistics hubs rely on a combination of IT and operational technology (OT). These systems, once isolated, are now connected, increasing cyber risk.
OT security will become a higher priority in 2026.
Not all cyber risks come from external attackers. Insiders, both intentional and accidental, can cause major data leaks.
Common insider incidents in Iraq include:
DLP and IAM controls are essential to mitigate these risks.
Many teams lack dedicated SOC analysts or security engineers.
Zero Trust, segmentation, and EDR are still new to many organizations.
Legacy systems create vulnerabilities that attackers exploit.
Without 24/7 SOC visibility, threats often go undetected.
Incomplete or untested backups allow ransomware to cause irreversible damage.
Osous Al Taqnia provides a full suite of cybersecurity services tailored to Iraq’s business environment.
We deploy and manage firewalls that detect attacks, block intrusions, and secure network traffic.
Our 24/7 SOC team monitors your environment for suspicious activity, investigates alerts, and provides rapid response.
Advanced EDR solutions protect laptops, servers, and mobile devices from malware and exploits.
We enforce MFA, secure authentication, and least-privilege access for all user accounts.
We harden configurations, secure data, and monitor cloud environments.
We design modern backup systems that are ransomware-resistant.
We provide workshops and phishing simulations designed specifically for Iraqi teams.
Cyber threats in Iraq are not slowing down. The organizations that invest in proactive protection will stay ahead, reduce downtime, and build trust with customers. Request a cybersecurity assessment
Osous Al Taqnia is ready to help your business navigate Iraq’s growing cybersecurity challenges with confidence.
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