Cybersecurity

Government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble

Developers of the PHP programming language said Tuesday they had identified two critical vulnerabilities and urged users to update their sites as soon as a fix was released.

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 Where are we heading? An illustration of the Waze logo.

Malaysia bars civil servants from using Israeli navigation app Waze due to 'security concerns'

"Our mission is to secure artificial intelligence and the data that feeds it." Yaki Faitelson

Huge exit: The Israeli company sold for $6.3b.

Pluto founders: Gil Maman, Shahar Bahat, and Tal Ofer Regev.

Cybersecurity company Pluto Security raises $34 million


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.”

Ashdod Port

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. 

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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.

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A logo of Meta AI sits outside the Meta House on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025.

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.

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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

Alon Lifshitz, Founding Partner of Aurelius Capital

What Anthropic’s Mythos means for cybersecurity and what it takes to prevail now - opinion

In a world where AI can autonomously discover and exploit weaknesses, defense must become autonomous as well.

AI and computing, illustrative image.

Iran’s new internet litmus test ensures only pro-regime voices will be heard online, experts warn

While Iran’s rollback on restrictions may seem like a sign that the regime is ending the internet blackout, experts warned that it is a new tool for the regime to feed the Western audience propaganda

An online teacher, Nazafarin, works on her laptop at home, after a nationwide internet shutdown since January 8, 2026, following Iran's protests, in Tehran, Iran, January 24, 2026.

The new cyber threat: Fake CEOs and real consequences - opinion

The world has changed, and dealing with deepfake requires preparedness, not just sophistication.

An illustrative image of a distorted figure meant to symbolize deepfakes.

Beyond a ceasefire, top IDF officer compromised- opinion

These operations blur the line between cyber and traditional warfare. While no physical damage may be immediately visible, the groundwork is being laid for potential future actions

Former IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen (ret.) Hertzi Halevi

The invisible risk: Can you really trust your ‘private’ AI assistant to keep your secrets?

TECH AFFAIRS: Research by Israeli cybersecurity company Check Point found a weakness in ChatGPT’s system that could allow someone to extract data without triggering any alarms.

The ChatGPT app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025