National Cyber Directorate (INCD)

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

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International Cooperation Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Amit Adler, July 2024; illustrative.

Israeli relations with Middle Eastern countries improving as war goes on with Iran

As the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies, countries like Morocco, UAE, and Bahrain boost military cooperation with Israel, strengthening regional alliances.

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Cyber incident reports in Israel rose 55% in 2025, according to INCD chief

Head of the Israel National Cyber Directorate, Yossi Karadi, noted the 55% increase in incident reports this year, with most being specific targeted attack indicators.

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UNIT 8200 soldiers in action – working with data.

Former IDF officer says key to AI is still 'person behind the algorithm' at Cybertech conference

Speaking at Cybertech in Tel Aviv, Kogan Ehrlich debated with other former Unit 8200 officials about what people should focus on learning, such as "knowing a lot or knowing how to learn fast."

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Israel's cyber chief predicts cyberwar between offensive, defensive AI agents

Israel's National Cyber Directorate handled a 55% increase of cyberattacks in 2025 compared to the previous year, Yossi Karadi revealed at the Cybertech Conference in Tel Aviv.

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Israel National Cyber Directorate chief Yossi Karadi speaks at the CyberTech Conference in Tel Aviv, January 27, 2025