Cybersecurity
NewCore exits stealth with $66m. at $300m. valuation to secure AI-agent identity
The Tel Aviv and San Francisco startup says its platform governs human, machine, and AI-agent identities under one security-first architecture.
Israeli startup Aryon Security raises $25m
Nearly 100,000 pres. pardon applicants’ records exposed to wartime cyber threats, report finds
State audit warns Israel’s cyber preparedness gaps threaten economy and security
National Cyber Defense Bill passes first reading amid ongoing war against Iran
The bill, which is designed to establish a unified and binding framework for cyber defense within essential organizations for the first time in Israel, passed with zero opposing votes.
Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds
March's cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority was carried out by a group called "Abadil of Minab," Israeli information security firm Gambit found.
Critical vulnerabilities left government systems, sensitive data, open to cyberattacks during war
Englman: Israel must be ready for Iranian cyber threats; audit finds failures in Foreign Min. systems, Housing Min. databases, remote-work security, digital services.
INTERPOL arrests 201 suspects in largest cybercrime operation to date
Operation Ramz, focused on neutralizing phishing and malware threats while tackling cyber scams that have imposed significant financial burdens in the region.
Europol intercepts tens-of-thousands of incidents tied to IRGC-related terrorist content
The IRGC, designated a terrorist group by the EU in February, had created an online presence to spread propaganda, recruit supporters, and raise funds.
Ashdod Port Company announces investment of $650,000 transforming CCTV cameras into smart eyes
Shaul Schneider, Chairman of the Board of Ashdod Port Company, “Our investment in Conbo’s technology reflects a long-term strategic vision and our commitment to investing in technologies.”
Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on Spotify, cite ‘revenge’ for Khamenei's killing - report
Users reported issues accessing Spotify on Wednesday evening around 8 p.m., according to the report, which cited Downdetector.
Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices
The flyers, which appeared in meeting rooms, on vending machines, and atop toilet paper dispensers at Facebook's offices, encouraged staffers to sign an online petition against the move.
Cyber proxy wars escalate as hackers shift to infrastructure targets
Future hacktivist attacks may target critical infrastructure, such as power grids, water treatment facilities, and manufacturing sites, according to indications highlighted in the report.
Israel's new threat map is a system, not a front
The new reality is not sequential threats, but simultaneous pressure across physical and digital domains