Government Contractors

Semperis reports that the Iran-linked Prince of Persia (Infy) threat group resumed data theft in 2026 after a confirmed three-month pause and used a U.S.-hosted command-and-control server for the first time since 2016. While the report identifies no procurement opportunity, it gives agencies and contractors a reason to review indicators of compromise and account for threats operating through shared commercial infrastructure.

The national debt has exceeded **$40 trillion**, raising concerns over future federal spending. As interest costs rise, it may limit discretionary funding available for contractors, although no specific procurement actions have been identified. This fiscal trend presents strategic implications for long-term planning in the GovCon sector.