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At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Israeli security firms play defense against drone, cyber threats

CYBER AFFAIRS: One cybersecurity company, KELA Group, referred to the World Cup, which is ongoing in the US, Mexico, and Canada, as the “largest digital battlefield in history.”

A FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 security member at pitch side in Toronto Stadium in June.
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.

State audit warns Israel’s cyber preparedness gaps threaten economy and security

A Metro bus with FIFA Log Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee advertising in downtown Los Angeles, California, May 27, 2026; illustrative.

Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Hackers breach US gas monitoring systems, officials suspect Iranian involvement - report


Intensifying Iranian, Russian global cyberattacks expand to target small businesses

Ransomware attackers have shifted to 'softer' targets in their attempts at disrupting Israeli and Western economies and national security infrastructure.

 Illustrative image of a cyberattack with Israeli and Iranian flags.

Turkish group claims pro-Hamas hack of four North American airports

The hacker group said that the operation, named "Abu Obaida's executioners,"  was just the beginning of its attacks.

A Turkish hacker group claimed responsibility for hacking and broadcasting pro-Hamas messages at four North American airports on Tuesday.

Drones, systems hack test Europe's aviation security defenses

In Denmark, drones halted flights at Copenhagen's main airport on Monday for several hours.

Police officers stand guard after all traffic has been closed at the Copenhagen Airport due to drone reports in Copenhagen, Denmark September 22, 2025.

Iranian phishing attempts target Israeli actors, dozens have data stolen

The film stars had been told they were being considered for a part by a major, unnamed film director and were asked to send audition tapes along with several forms of personal data.

 SMS spam and fake text message phishing concept. System hacked warning alert, email hack, scam malware spreading virus on messages alert virtual on mobile smart phone screen in hands, dark tone. (Illustrative)

Anti-Netanyahu message broadcast on hacked screen in key Jerusalem junction

“This is a brazen digital attack in one of the most visible spots in the city, raising big questions about the vulnerability of public screens and the potential for abuse”

Anti-Netanyahu message broadcast on hacked screen in key Jerusalem junction

Messaging service WhatsApp discovers advanced cyberespionage campaign

In a statement, WhatsApp said that fewer than 200 users worldwide had potentially been impacted.

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'Yemen Cyber Army' hacker who defaced Israeli, US websites sentenced in UK

Mashriky would target low security websites, often creating pages with messages about his "religious and political ideology."

Al-Tahery Al-Mashriky

Russia's Aeroflot suffers IT failure, hackers claim responsibility

A statement purporting to be from a hacking group called Silent Crow said it had carried out the operation together with a Belarusian group called Cyberpartisans BY.

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US nuclear weapons agency breached in Microsoft SharePoint hack - Bloomberg

“The department was minimally impacted due to its extensive use of Microsoft M365 cloud and its advanced cybersecurity systems," said a department spokesperson in an email.

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A cut onion doesn’t have to go bad – here’s how to extend its life in the fridge

Saved half an onion in the fridge and it spoiled within two days? There are simple, chemical-free ways to extend its life and preserve its flavor, moisture, and freshness.

 Cutting an onion in half