Cyberwarfare

Beyond a ceasefire, top IDF officer compromised- opinion

These operations blur the line between cyber and traditional warfare. While no physical damage may be immediately visible, the groundwork is being laid for potential future actions

Former IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen (ret.) Hertzi Halevi
 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Iran tries to portray cyberwar victory against Israel despite physical setbacks

An artillery unit, deployed at a position in the Upper Galilee near the Lebanon border. Depending on the outcome of this war, Israel’s security challenges could worsen; therefore, its qualitative military edge must be preserved.

The wars Israel is already preparing for – and why they look nothing like today's

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WATCH: Israeli cyber authority uses AI to mock Iranian hackers, counter psychological warfare


Generative AI sees spike in extremists propaganda use amidst Israel-Hamas war

Adam Hadley, the executive director of Tech Against Terrorism explained that there has been a sudden surge in such AI generated content, particularly surrounding the Israel-Hamas War since October 7.

 Artificial Intelligence illustrative.

Israeli cyber group claims: We hacked Iranian oil infrastructure systems

They explained that these are systems that provide communication and internet infrastructure to many citizens, including Hezbollah's computer systems.

 Illustrative image of a hacker.

How to defend yourself against Hamas’s cyberwarfare

Cyber safety expert Dr. Amir Gefen elaborates on the best practices to keep yourself safe against enemy cyber offensives.

 A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017.

23andMe sued after Ashkenazi Jews’ user data is stolen and sold in targeted attack

The hacker from the initial leak offered to sell data profiles in bulk for $1 to $10 per account.

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1 in 4 social media accounts discussing Hamas right now is a terrorist bot

Over 40,000 fake social media accounts are trying to make you believe that Hamas is humane, strategic, and justified for its catastrophic shock attack in the south of Israel.

 Hamas bot posts promoting the narrative that taking dozens of Israeli civilians hostage was justified. Posts like this had a potential reach of 230,000,000 views.

Iran’s cyberattacks on Israel target the pillars of democracy - opinion

Iran’s enmity toward Israel has always been about more than just geopolitics: It’s also ideological and existential.

 IRAN’S PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi gestures to the audience as he completes his address to the UN General Assembly, last week.

Chinese hacker group targets power grid, its not their first time

A similar attack was aimed at India in recent years and such attacks have been warned against in the US , particularly against its territory of Guam. 

 Anonymous hacker with hood and mask sitting next to computer (Illustrative).

US says it has disrupted notorious 'Qakbot' hacking network

First discovered more than a decade ago, Qakbot is commonly spread through malicious, boobytrapped emails sent to unsuspecting victims.

 Hacker in a dark room (illustrative).

What is the status of US, Israel cyberwars?

The US and Israel have been and will continue to be in a persistent state of cyberwar with a number of adversaries, such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Hezbollah.

 INSIDE THE Israel National Cyber Directorate.

Does Iran see cyberwar as a way to avoid real war? - analysis

Iran’s regime periodically mentions its cyber capabilities in relation to threats against Israel.

 Hands are seen interfering with cyber code (Illustrative).