Israeli cybersecurity

Surf AI raises $57 million for AI platform built for security teams

Accel led the funding round, with participation from Cyberstarts and Boldstart Ventures, as the company said it is already working with global enterprises, including Fortune 500 firms.

Israeli-founded Surf AI launches with $57m to help enterprises automate security operations.
An illustration of a cyber board with an Israel flag.

War with Iran may be decided less by missiles than by keyboards - opinion

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

How Israel's cyber chief is navigating through the dystopian cyber-AI period - exclusive

An illustration of Israeli data being hacked.

Hackers stole 2 quadrillion bytes of data from Israelis in recent years, cyber chief tells 'Post'


Alphabet to buy Wiz for $32 billion in its biggest deal to boost cloud security

The all-cash buyout comes after Wiz rejected a $23 billion bid from Alphabet last year due to concerns about antitrust approvals and its aim to focus on an initial public offering.

 The Wiz website on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Google parent Alphabet Inc. is in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter.

Palestinian man arrested for hacking female hostage's medical records out of 'curiosity'

According to the police, he accessed the hostage’s medical records out of "curiosity."

 Israel police arrests a terror suspect in east Jerusalem

Credit cards readers across Israeli stores, gas stations crash in cyberattack

This suspected cyberattack follows previous attempts made by Iran to penetrate Israeli cyber defenses.

 Hand of customer paying with contactless credit card (illustrative)

SolarWinds CISO Tim Brown joins Cytactic advisory board to shape the future of cyber resilience

Renowned cybersecurity leader Tim Brown partners with Cytactic to revolutionize crisis management for enhanced cyber readiness.

From left to right: Tim Brown, CISO, SolarWinds and Cytactic Advisory Board Member, with Dr. Nimrod Kozlovski, Founder & CEO, Cytactic.

Cyber Directorate: 60% increase in attacks in 2023

Digital asset security company, Fireblocks' VP of Security & Trust Shahar Madar, urged companies to protect themselves by investing in cybersecurity awareness and products. 

 Cyber Attack. Illustration

Lights out: Are we prepared for the next global tech shutdown? - opinion

Every organization must know how to continue “business as usual” even in an emergency, even without computers.

 PASSENGERS WAIT at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport after airlines grounded flights due to a worldwide tech outage, last Friday. Organizations must know how to carry on in an emergency, even without computers, the writer states.

Unlocking the future: A unique exhibition on Israeli cyber technologies

Delve into 25 exhibits, each showcasing a rare lock from a different era, symbolizing Israel's pivotal role in global cybersecurity.

 Items from exhibit grouped together.

Comptroller checking if Iran hacked PMO, drones, home front command

Speaking at the Cyber Week Conference, Englman said he is also reviewing 30 main public bodies to see how they handled the more intense cyber attacks on Israel during the current war.

 A view of the wing of the new "Spark" UAV.

Six months since Oct. 7, YL Ventures partner: Not out of the woods

Passover perspectives: Israeli executives answer the Four Questions

Sharon Seemann, Partner, YL Ventures

Japanese insurance giant Sompo expands tech footprint in Israel

Sompo will establish a cybersecurity center and software development group to foster innovation and address cyber threats in Israel.

Right to left Rotem Matok, Yinnon Dolev, Diyaa Shridi