Cyberwarfare

Iran tries to portray cyberwar victory against Israel despite physical setbacks

The INCD chief noted that Iran has recently attempted a mix of kinetic and cyber attacks against major Israeli and Gulf states' utilities, including the gas sector.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.
An artillery unit, deployed at a position in the Upper Galilee near the Lebanon border. Depending on the outcome of this war, Israel’s security challenges could worsen; therefore, its qualitative military edge must be preserved.

The wars Israel is already preparing for – and why they look nothing like today's

As alliances shift and technologies transform warfare, Israel must preserve its qualitative military edge.

|ByERIC R. MANDEL
Cyber array

WATCH: Israeli cyber authority uses AI to mock Iranian hackers, counter psychological warfare

Since the war began, Israel’s cyber agency has logged over 1,300 Iranian attempts using fake calls and texts to scare Israelis or trick them into giving personal information for phishing and hacking

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Iran's cyber warfare against Israel: The APT groups operating behind the scenes - opinion

APTs are highly targeted attacks in which the attacker focuses on a specific organization or group, develops customized tools and remains inside target networks for extended periods.

|ByDORON SIVAN

Ukraine warns of cyberattacks on banks and state agencies

Ukraine has recently suffered a string of cyberattacks in recent weeks which Kyiv has blamed on Russia.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022ByREUTERS
Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words "Cyber Attack", binary codes and the Ukrainian flag, in this illustration taken February 15, 2022.

Recent Ukraine outage caused by modest cyberattack, data shows

Kyiv blamed Moscow for the digital disruption amid heightened tensions since Russia began massing more than 100,000 troops near the border.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022ByREUTERS
Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words "Cyber Attack", binary codes and the Ukrainian flag, in this illustration taken February 15, 2022.

Bennett to appoint Gabi Portnoy as new cyber chief

ENvizion Medical CEO Gabi Portnoy's appointment, with wide support and no known detractors, is expected to be approved by the cabinet on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Gabi Portnoy

Why did Bennett's cyber security policy crash? - analysis

For the last seven weeks there has been no cyber chief, and for eight months, and likely several months into the future, there will be no cyber law.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett on his way to a cabinet meeting.

'We fear no one' - Ukrainians raise flags to defy Russia invasion fear

Ukrainians celebrated 'Unity Day' on Wenesday, a holiday President Volodymyr Zelenskiy created this week after Russia massed troops near Ukraine's borders.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022ByREUTERS
People form a human chain along a bridge across the Dnipro River as they celebrate the Day of Unity in Kyiv, Ukraine January 22, 2022.

How did Iran hack so many Israeli entities in 2021?

Cybereason released a report that exposed a level of understanding into how Iran has hacked dozens of Israeli public and private institutions.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Hacker (illustrative)

Russia cracks down on REvil ransomware group

Law enforcement agencies are finally recognizing the threat posed by cybercriminals, Israel’s Sygnia cybersecurity firm asserted.

JANUARY 16, 2022ByMAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE
Artyom Zayets, detained on suspicion of the illegal circulation of means of payment as a member of the REvil ransomware crime group, stands inside a defendants' cage during a court hearing in Moscow, Russia, January 15, 2022.

Cyberattacks against Israel grow at double the global average rate

Cyberattacks directed towards Israel grew 92% from 2020 to 2021, while they increased by roughly 50% globally.

JANUARY 12, 2022ByBEN ZION GAD
CYBERDEFENSE SECURITY solutions act as a global guard against malicious software.

Cyber warfare 2022 will be 2021 on steroids - analysis

The quality of life and reliance on technology is so much higher in the US and Israel, that we all just have far more to lose.

JANUARY 3, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Cyber attack

Cyber Authority runs nationwide anti-hacking drill

According to an INCD statement, the drill will focus on employees from around 20 large organizations who will be targeted with a wide variety of 'phishing' hacking techniques.

DECEMBER 12, 2021ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
The National Cyber Directorate in Jerusalem