Israel’s Social Security Agency’s Website Hit by Cyberattack
Israel has been facing a growing number of attacks in the cyber realm in recent months.
Cyber Company Cofounded by ex-Mossad Chief Sells for $700 Million
European retailer Schwarz Group acquires XM Cyber, an Israeli cybersecurity company that was cofounded in 2016 by former Mossad director Tamir Pardo.
‘Anonymous Sudan’ Cyber Attack Targets Israel’s Supreme Court
Although the group said it had also attacked the Israel Post website, it did not appear to be affected when accessed by JewishPress.com.
Haifa’s Rambam Hospital Hit by Suspected Cyber Attack
Officials emphasized that none of the hospital's computer systems or overall operations were disrupted in the incident, and said the attack was blocked without any damage.
Technion Hackers Expose Dangerous Vulnerabilities in Siemens PLC Firmware
The researchers warned that because the firmware is deployed in critical infrastructure and other systems, attacks by hostile elements could pose a danger to life.
Computer Malfunction Strands Thousands at Ben-Gurion Airport
Another Cyberattack, or just a computer malfunction?
Technion Targeted by Ransomware Hackers
It’s not yet clear how many and which classes will be able to continue running, given the current interruption in digital services.
Israel’s Bar Ilan University Hit by Ransomware Cyberattack
“From what we know so far, the event is a narrow one. Work and classes at the university are continuing as usual."
The Day Before Oct. 7, Hackers Stole 23andMe Data on Ashkenazi Jews
Users were advised to change and strengthen their passwords, and enable two-step verification for additional protection.
Israel Faced 38% More Cyber Threats Ahead of Black Friday
Israel had a threat rate that was 19 percent higher than the global average, with the most common threats listed as heuristic and riskware.
Google Fires Employee Protesting Work for IDF
“This behavior is not okay, regardless of the issue, and the employee was terminated for violating our policies.”
Iranian Cyber Attacks on Israeli Government Targets Thwarted
A known Iranian hacking group commonly associated with the regime, named “Charming Kitten” or APT 35, was behind an attempt to exploit the Log4j vulnerability against seven targets in Israel from the government and business sector.
Chinese Hackers Now Believed Responsible for Cyber Attack on Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
The attack is believed to have had a financial motive, and may have been in preparation for a larger and more serious event, according to Israel’s defense establishment.
2 IDF Reservists Charged with Spying for Iran
Iranian elements are trying to recruit Israelis through social media appeals, according to the Shin Bet and Israel Police.
Israeli Researchers Identify ‘Serious Security Flaw’ in Samsung Galaxy Series
In October 2021, Samsung released an update to the Android operating software that fixed the major loophole in about 100 million Galaxy phones.
Israel Ranks 12th Globally in Government Surveillance
The overall disclosure rate in Israel is 72 percent, meaning that seven out of every ten account information requests are fulfilled.
Iranian Hackers Penetrate Israeli Commercial Cyber Networks
The hackers used a “backdoor” entry point known as Sponsor to access the companies’ information systems.
Technion Researchers Breach Siemens’ Secure Controller, Used for Major Infrastructure
The Siemens' new controllers are among the most secure in the world . . . but Technion researchers broke their secure communication protocol.
Shin Bet: Iranian Cyber Spy Scheme Targets Israeli Officials, Civilians
One fake page, "Kan+" was Iranian-generated and impersonated Israel's KAN News public broadcaster.
Israeli Army’s Cyber Unit Now Training 20,000 Students
Netanyahu said that Israel is using artificial intelligence to develop what he called a “cyber iron dome.”
Israeli Hospital Hit by Ransomware Cyber Attack
Iran has been targeting Israeli computer systems.
Report: Israeli Hackers Target Iran’s National Fuel System
The hackers sent advance warning sent to Iran's emergency services, and leaving some of the fuel pumps active. Sixty percent of Iran's gas stations were disabled.
Sheba Medical Center Hit by Cyber Attack
The medical center is continuing operations using paper, and service to its patients was uninterrupted, Israel’s Health Ministry said.
Iranian Hackers Penetrate Emails, Impersonate Senior Israeli Officials
Check Point said it linked the attack campaign to Iran based on a comment it found in the source code that was used in a 2020 cyberattack.
Digital Warfare ‘Has Reached Every Home in Israel’ Says Cyber Safety Report
The helpline recorded approximately 1,100 calls related to hacking and account takeovers this year, representing a 20% increase compared to the previous year.
Living in Israel? Please Turn Off – or Redirect – Your Security Cameras
“The risk of unauthorized access to the content being broadcast from these cameras is higher during times of emergency.”
Israeli Data Security Company Cyera Secures $100M Series B Funding
The new funding brings the company's total funding to $160 million since emerging from stealth in March of 2022.
CyberWars: Iran Blames Israel for Fars News Agency Hack
Hacker group “Black Reward” has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack, in which some 250 terabytes of data are said to have been deleted from the Fars servers.
After Israeli Push, Telegram Blocks Iranian Hackers
Telegram blocked the Black Shadow groups, which hacked personal information from Israeli sites hosted on CyberServe servers.
Critical IDF Intel Systems Were Down on Morning of Oct. 7
The Unit 8200 is responsible for some 80% of the information gathered and produced for all intelligence branches.
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