Cyberattack

Former IDF officer says key to AI is still 'person behind the algorithm' at Cybertech conference

Speaking at Cybertech in Tel Aviv, Kogan Ehrlich debated with other former Unit 8200 officials about what people should focus on learning, such as "knowing a lot or knowing how to learn fast."

 UNIT 8200 soldiers in action – working with data.
Israel National Cyber Directorate chief Yossi Karadi speaks at the CyberTech Conference in Tel Aviv, January 27, 2025

Israel's cyber chief predicts cyberwar between offensive, defensive AI agents

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

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Israel moves forward with potential game-changing cyber law


Cyber directorate thwarts Iranian cyber attack targeting post-traumatic IDF veterans

The directorate urged citizens to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links, sharing personal information with unverified sources, and to rely only on recognized organizations for psychological assistance.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

'Yemen Cyber Army' hacker who defaced Israeli, US websites sentenced in UK

Mashriky would target low security websites, often creating pages with messages about his "religious and political ideology."

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Fundraising site for October 7 ceremony targeted in alleged Hack

Hundreds of supporters attempting to donate to the group were blocked, raising suspicion of “malicious and coordinated attacks” on the donation campaign.

 People gather and light candles to remember the Israeli victims of the October 7 massacre at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, October 12, 2023.

Ukraine claims it hacked Russia's nuclear submarine, leaks classified data

Ukrainian hackers gained access to a wide range of classified materials related to the submarine, including detailed technical documentation, combat instructions, and engineering reports.

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The largest acquisition in its history: Palo Alto acquires cyber company from Petah Tikva

Cyber firm from Petah Tikva offers key identity and access tools - now central to cybersecurity. The U.S. buyer, via the deal, becomes the world’s most comprehensive cyber platform.

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French defense giant Naval Group confirms hack against submarines and frigates

Naval Group, France's largest shipbuilder, confirmed investigation into hacker who gained access to 1TB of sensitive and classified data.

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Russia's Aeroflot suffers IT failure, hackers claim responsibility

A statement purporting to be from a hacking group called Silent Crow said it had carried out the operation together with a Belarusian group called Cyberpartisans BY.

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Inside the minds of the cyber attackers - opinion

To cyber attackers, a successful breach in Israel isn’t just a technical victory but a symbol of resistance.

AN AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM is employed to intercept an Iranian missile attack, as seen from Jerusalem last month. As Israel fended off physical attacks from the air, it also grappled with a surge in silent, sophisticated cyber warfare, says the writer.

UK plans to ban public sector bodies from paying ransom to cyber criminals

UK officials said that the move was to protect public services from paying ransoms to cyber criminals.

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Iran-linked hackers target London journalist claiming he is a Mossad agent - Times

The hackers posted Pourmohsen’s photo and Iranian ID card along with the accusation.

 Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group B - England v Iran - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - November 21, 2022 Iran fans hold signs reading 'Freedom for Iran' and 'Woman life freedom' inside the stadium before the match.