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Europol warns Iran crisis raises threat of terror, extremism and cyberattacks

The terror threat could be heightened by individuals acting alone or small cells acting on their own initiative, Europol spokesman Jan Op Gen Oorth said.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.
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How Octopus protects critical infrastructure under threat - data centers as a new battlefield

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UK intelligence service GCHQ urges businesses to prepare for Iranian cyberattacks

FILE PHOTO: Figurines with computers are seen in front of US and Iran flags in this illustration taken, September 10, 2022.

‘General mobilization’: Islamic Cyber Resistance launches campaign against Israel, US


Cyber 2026: Five trends that will redefine the rules of the game - opinion

Cyber risk is no longer confined to IT departments: it sits at the heart of business operations, exploiting trust, urgency, and routine.

An illustrative image depicting cyber trends and risks in the year 2026.

Israel moves forward with potential game-changing cyber law

The Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) has to protect the country from the third most cyber attacks in the world

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Iran accelerates AI-driven influence campaigns amid internal unrest

Iran’s expanding use of AI in influence operations is reshaping how it targets Israel and Western countries, raising concerns about the future of cyber and information warfare.

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In the age of AI warfare, Israel’s strongest defense is its people - opinion

In an age of AI warfare and online manipulation, Israel’s next line of defense is a cyber-literate public.

 Israeli cyber security; illustration.

WATCH: Iran arrests 'Mossad agent' participating in ongoing nationwide protests

Iranian media reported the arrest of an alleged Mossad affiliate amid expanding protests, internet disruptions, campus raids, and growing chants against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Anti-regime protesters gather in Tehran, January 5, 2026; illustrative.

Israeli firm Cyber 2.0 launches ‘last-line’ defense for industrial networks

The Israeli company says it can map malware that bypassed other tools and stop attacks from spreading to industrial controllers, without agents or connectivity.

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Iran-linked hack group Handala publishes vaguely threatening poem addressed to Netanyahu

In recent years, Handala has frequently published claims on social media about hacking, obtaining sensitive information, and possessing embarrassing materials, mainly against Israeli targets.

Iranians hold banners of Benjamin Netanyahu during the annual al-Quds Day in Tehran, Iran, March 28, 2025

Former Israeli cybercompany employee pleads guilty to extorting millions from US companies

A former Israeli cybersecurity company employee admitted he was a part of a years-long scheme along with two others targeting businesses across the US.

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Iran-linked hackers claim to expose alleged Israeli drone engineers, offer $30,000 bounties

Cyber group Handala claimed to have acquired the names of engineers involved in Israel’s drone programs, a day after threatening Israeli politicians.

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IDF cyber chief warns Israel, US face far greater cyber threats than publicly known

"We cannot mislead ourselves" into thinking that, because Israel has been strong in cyber defense to date, the country can sit on its laurels," Dagan said.

Maj. Gen. Aviad Dagan enters the role of head of the C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate, during a ceremony at the IDF HQ in Tel Aviv, October 28, 2024.