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Cyberwarfare

Cybersecurity expert: 'Cutting-edge Iranian attacks are a growing concern'

Elad Schulman, co-founder and CEO of Lasso Security, discusses the role of generative AI in escalating risks of cyberattack; emphasizes the importance of proactive measures: 'The human factor is always the weakest link'

Sharon Kidon | 12.17.24

Thousands of attacks a day: Inside Israel's cyber war against Iran and Hezbollah

As the cannons fall silent, a parallel covert war rages—sophisticated, relentless and equally perilous; welcome to the battlefield of cyberwarfare

Tal Shahaf | 12.06.24

Shin Bet uncovers widespread Iran campaign targeting Israeli officials

Security agency says uncovered 200 attempts to target Israelis including security officials, politicians, journalists and others in effort to obtain access to their devices for the purpose of launching attacks

Yoav Zitun | 12.02.24

US charges 2 in connection with Oct. 7 cyberattack on Iron Dome, siren system

For the first time in history, prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for cyber crimes of bothers Ahmed and Alaa Omer who were arrested and charged with disabling critical alert systems in Israel; their group Anonymous Sudan is designated by US prosecutors as 'most dangerous cyber group in the world'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.18.24

Not only Israel: The burning fronts in the global cyber war

Although Israel was labeled the most targeted country in the cyber arena in 2023, despite billions of dollars being invested by nations and companies in cybersecurity, the global outlook for cyberattacks in 2024 is cause for concern

Denis Vitchevsky | 10.10.24

הודעות ממקור לא ידוע, שנשלחו לטלפונים של תושבי לבנון

Lebanese receive threatening messages attributed to Israeli hack

'You are a supporter of Hezbollah so you will be rewarded with a meeting with him in Hell,' the message reads; Saudi channel quotes expert saying electric cars can detonate next causing greater harm

Lior Ben Ari | 09.20.24

Intelligence and Cyberwarfare: Israeli locations Hezbollah targeted for destruction

Hezbollah's thwarted attack on Mossad's secretive base and a GPS disruption hub reveals espionage intrigue; Nasrallah's targets—Israel's intelligence epicenters—highlight Nasrallah's understanding of Israel's cyber prowess

Sa'ar Hess, Lior Ben Ari | 08.26.24

Reports of cyber attack on Iran's banks, false

Iranian opposition outlet Iran International reports a cyber attack on the Iranian central bank but an online monitoring group and a cyber expert tell ynet that no attack took place

Raphael Kahan | 08.16.24

Herzog says has faith in French security, after threats made

French paper says investigation underway after suspect posts threats on social media; president tells Israeli delegation the French authorities worked for months to ensure Israelis' safety while allowing them to feel like all others at the Games

Raz Shechnik, Nadav Zenziper | 07.26.24

Iran may have lost the first round, but it's just the beginning

Analysis: It's reasonable to assume that since a missile and drone attack didn't work for them this time, they'll try in the cyber realm; Awareness is key to preventing cyber events

Osher Assor | 04.18.24

Israel unmasks Iranian hacker group Black Shadow

National Cyber Directorate head Gaby Portnoy to expose hackers responsible for large-scale cyberattack on Israeli organizations

Raphael Kahan | 04.09.24

Iranian cyber unit targets Israel's defense, aviation sectors, report says

Google study finds Revolutionary Guards-affiliated group gathered information that 'could be exploited for espionage purposes and potentially for offensive operations'

Raphael Kahan | 02.28.24

קמפיין הדיסאינפורמציה של רוסיה מכוון לישראל

From Russia with hate: Online campaign working to foment Israeli division

Have you noticed a surge in hateful, homophobic, racial and derogatory comments in websites dealing with Israel? There's a reason for that; Through various online Russian groups, operation Doppelganger stokes as much division as possible in order to weaken Israeli society from within

Raphael Kahan | 02.23.24

AI tested as a funding platform for terrorist agenda

Israeli research highlights the potential for AI exploitation in advancing terrorist agendas through propaganda, recruitment, fundraising and cyberattacks

The Media Line | 02.09.24

Microsoft: Iran's cyber army rallies behind Hamas after October 7 attack

New report by tech giant finds Iranian-aligned actors employ new technologies, such as AI, in marked surge in influence campaigns; no evidence of coordination between Tehran and Hamas during massacre itself

Raphael Kahan | 02.07.24