Cybersecurity

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

Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) Chief Yossi Karadi told The Jerusalem Post that Israel is among the three countries most targeted by hackers worldwide.

An illustration of Israeli data being hacked.
Palo Alto Networks signage displays on the screen at the Nasdaq Market in New York City, U.S., March 25, 2025.

Palo Alto Networks becomes Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's most valued company at $115 billion

Google and Cybersecurity Startup Wiz.

Google-Wiz acquisition receives final regulatory approval

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Jerusalem journalist arrested after reporting suspected Iranian recruitment attempt


‘Ma nishtana?’: What has changed in Israel’s hi-tech sector this Passover?

We asked a variety of hi-tech industry leaders, “Ma nishtana? What has changed in the tech industry over the past year?” Here are their responses.


Exploring current online trends shaping our digital landscape


Bringing Hi-Tech to Israel’s periphery

Teaching AI and cyber skills to narrow the social gaps.

 Children learning computers

Partner group expands its services for business customers: Launches managed services line

Business customers will benefit from comprehensive service under one professional roof, allowing them to work with a single provider that consolidates all products.

 From right to left: Kfir Shaul, Head of Operations and Technical Support Division; Tomer Daniel, Head of Business Development Department; Shahar Shoshkes, Head of SMB Division; Roi Adir, CEO of RELINE; Idan Wintfeld, Head of Integration Division; and Natali Shaashua, Head of Headquarters Division

How Iran spies and how women activists stay one step ahead

Iranian women activists told The Media Line about the creative strategies they’ve developed to evade digital and physical surveillance as the government intensifies its cyber-repression.

 FILE PHOTO: Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration following the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran, in Istanbul, Turkey, October 2, 2022.

Checkpoint CPO: Gen AI can drive productivity, but only if used securely

Nataly Kremer, CPO of Checkpoint, discussed diversity in AI, sharing how AI perpetuates sexism, with even the most seemingly innocent requests.

 Nataly Kremer CPO of Checkpoint

'We need more women in cyber security – It is not scary, everyone can do it'

"Modern wars in general are reflected in cyberspace", Maya Horowitz, VP of Research at Check Point stated.

 Maya Horowitz, VP of Research, Check Point - A CyberTech Future

Ex-cyber chief: 'Q-day' could lead to hacking of nuclear weapons

“What will be the October 7 in the cyber space and are we ready for it? To meet this kind of challenge, we need to build better resilience, improve the culture of sharing, change all of the time."

 A missile is launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, December 24, 2021. Picture taken December 24, 2021.

DOGE cuts to US cybersecurity give Israeli firms a chance to fill the gap - opinion

Israel entities have an opportunity to collaborate more closely with US state and local authorities to deliver innovative and integrated cybersecurity solutions.

 An illustrative image of a computer with code running vertically down the screen behind an opaque image of an Israeli flag.

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.