The Kuwait Cybersecurity Center has issued an official statement urging the public not to join or engage with online groups or accounts claiming cyber breaches or promoting unverified information without relying on accredited state sources.

The Center stressed that interacting with such allegations without proper verification fuels misinformation and heightens public anxiety within the digital sphere.

According to the statement, sharing or reposting unconfirmed claims significantly contributes to spreading confusion and undermines confidence in Kuwait’s digital environment. The authority emphasized that the current regional climate requires heightened awareness and collective responsibility in handling sensitive information circulating online.

The Center called on all users to exercise caution, verify information carefully, and rely exclusively on official communication channels for updates. It also encouraged reporting any misleading or suspicious digital content through approved mechanisms to safeguard the stability and security of cyberspace. Responsible digital conduct, the statement noted, remains a critical defense against coordinated disinformation campaigns.

This warning comes amid escalating military tensions across the region. Kuwait is among several Arab and Gulf countries that have reportedly faced Iranian strikes, which Tehran describes as targeting American objectives. Since Saturday morning, Israel and the United States have launched military operations against Iran, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior security officials.

In response, Tehran has fired missiles and drones toward Israel and carried out attacks on what it describes as American bases and interests in several Arab states. Some of these strikes have caused casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, including ports and residential buildings.

Within just three days, nine Arab countries—Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq have reportedly been targeted in Iranian retaliatory operations following joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, underscoring the scale of the escalation and reinforcing the importance of relying solely on official sources for cybersecurity and security-related updates.