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Mark Zuckerberg's social media accounts hacked

Facebook founder's Twitter and Pinterest accounts hijacked by hacker group called 'OurMine,' using breach in LinkedIn database.

Israel prepares to defend against 'Anonymous' online attacks

April 7 has traditionally been a date for anti-Israel hackers to attack Israeli and Jewish websites.

'Syrian Electronic Army' members face hacking charges

Hackers - 2 based in Syria and a third in Germany - charged in US court for crimes including false tweet of White House bomb.

Anonymous launches cyber war against Trump

Anonymous launches #OpTrump, calls for April 1 cyber attacks on the billionaire's websites.

Anonymous: We've taken down 5,000 ISIS accounts on Twitter

Anonymous hackers group says it took down more than 5,500 Twitter accounts belonging to ISIS, part of declared war on the organization.

US opens extradition proceedings against two Israeli hackers

Israel readies to send Gery Shalon and Ziv Orenstein to US to stand trial for massive hacking scheme against JPMorgn Chase.

ISIS Hackers Take Down Human Rights Monitor's Website

Hackers claiming affiliation with Islamic State threatened and took down website of Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Anonymous Takes Down Canadian Government Website

Anonymous group claims cyberattack on Canadian government public website, cites new anti-terror law as the reason.

IDF to Establish New Cyber Command

Chief of Staff announces that IDF will form a cyber command to combat new challenges in online warfare.

Officials: Largest Cyberattack on US Government in History

Personal info of 4 million federal employees hacked; US points the finger at China, which denies the charges.

Report: Russian Hackers Read Obama's Emails

Some of Obama’s email correspondence was swept up by Russian hackers last year, say officials.

Russians Hacked Pentagon Network, Reveals Defense Secretary

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter reveals that Russian hackers accessed an unclassified Pentagon network earlier this year.

Researchers Say Arab Hackers Attacked IDF Systems

Security researchers tell Reuters that hackers penetrated computer networks associated with the IDF, which denies the report.

How Can You Survive Cyber Warfare?

Specialist provides 8 tips to make sure you aren't the next victim of the massive cyber attacks sweeping the internet.

ISIS's 'Massive' French TV Hack Was Set in Motion Months Ago

Sources say hack of TV5Monde through 'phishing' emails was simple, but sophisticated through use of complicated software.

'Cyberjihad' Causes French TV to Broadcast Reruns Only

Self-described ISIS terrorists bring TV5Monde down for hours, threaten families of soldiers on channel's Facebook.

ISIS Hackers Hit French Television Network TV5Monde

Warning of a 'cyberjihad' against ISIS's enemies, hackers take control of TV5Monde's television broadcasts and social media pages.

'Anonymous' Threatens 'Electronic Holocaust'

Latest cyber-attack threatened for April 7, will allegedly target Israeli government and military servers.

Israel Girds Itself for Cyber Warfare

Israelis have shown themselves to be experts in "counter-insurgency" against cyber terrorist attacks.

Pentagon Notifies Personnel on ISIS 'Hit List'

Pentagon officials say ISIS "hit list" was drawn from public sources, from newspaper interview to Facebook pages.

US Marine Corps Urges 'Vigilance' After ISIS Death Threats

Marines, families urged to upgrade online privacy settings after ISIS published 'hit list' of names, details for 100 soldiers.

ISIS Hackers Take Down Japanese Websites

Japanese Tourism Association, futsal team hijacked by Islamist hackers, plastered with Islamic State logos.

Hackers Stole Syrian Rebel Army's Battle Plans

A US cybersecurity firm found that pro-government hackers in Syria stole opposition's battle plans and gathered personal information.

Syrian Regime Hackers Used 'Honey Traps' to Steal Rebels' Plans

Pro-Assad hackers targeted activists, humanitarian aid workers and fighters; revealed rebel plans for major military operation.

Syrian Hackers Take Over French Newspaper's Account

The Syrian Electronic Army hacks the Twitter account of Le Monde newspaper, tweets "I am not Charlie".

Pro-ISIS Hackers Infiltrate North Korean Airline Page

Hackers call North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a 'crying pig' in latest cyberattack connected to jihadists.

Syrian Hackers Wish a 'Happy Thanksgiving' with Attacks

Hackers identifying with the Syrian regime hit the websites of British and North American media organizations.

Hackers Threaten to Shut Down Israeli Internet Friday

Hackers claiming to be affiliated with Anonymous have declared Friday as a “day of attack” against Israeli web sites.

New generation of warfare

Israel Launches National Cyber-Defense Authority

Historic move to protect civilians - not only the government - from cyber warfare surfaces after major hacking attempt during Gaza war.

IDF's Twitter Hacked, Warning of 'Nuclear Leak' Posted

Hackers nearly cause panic after posting a fake tweet about a nuclear leak in Dimona on IDF's Twitter account.

US Group: Iranian Hackers Target Israelis on Facebook

Iranian hackers use social media networks to spy on Israelis, by pretending to be their online 'friends,' a US organization said.

Israeli Hackers Expose 'Amateurs' Behind Anti-Israel Attack

'Israel Elite Force' takes the fight to anti-Israel hackers behind #OpIsrael attack - using their own webcams to expose them.

Expert: Israel Needs More Cyber-Attack Specialists

#OpIsrael may turn out to be a dud, expert says - but future attacks might not be.

Anti-Israel Hackers Get A Taste of Their Own Medicine

Counterattack follows cyber-attack on Israel. Public is advised to be particularly cautious in opening suspicious e-mails on Monday.

Hackers Threaten Cyber-Attack Against Israel

'We will not stop until Palestine is freed,' hackers warn. But how serious is the threat?

Arab Hackers Threaten Cyberattack April 7

One year after previous wave of cyberattacks, 'Anonymous Arab' threatens to do it again.

Muslim Hackers Hit European Jewish News Site

Turkish hackers took down the site of the European Jewish Press news site overnight Wednesday.

Report: Arab Hackers Hit Defense Ministry Computers

Israeli cyber security firm tells Reuters hackers broke into an Israeli defense ministry computer. Israeli officials won't comment.

Syrian Hackers Infiltrate Skype's Social Media

Syrian Electronic Army hacks into Skype's blog and Twitter, posts warning that Microsoft 'monitors your accounts, sells data to government.'

Israel's New 'Cyber Gym' Trains Cyber-Warfare

New facility trains IT and infrastructure company employees to defend against cyber attacks. Israel 'is the most-attacked country' online.

Arab Hackers Target Israeli Facebook Users

Hackers from Tunisia and Gaza break into the Facebook accounts of some 13,000 Israelis, make public a list of usernames and passwords.

U.S. Hinted to France: Mossad Behind Elysee Palace Hacking

Leaked document: France believed U.S. was behind a cyber attack on the Elysee Palace, U.S. hinted Mossad was responsible.

Failed Hackers Issue New Threat

Hackers plan September 11 assault on Israel, United States.

Pro-Assad Hackers Hit Marines Website

Computer hackers break into the Marine Corps recruiting website, call Obama "a traitor who wants to put your lives in danger."

Hackers Bring Down New York Times Website

Syrian Electronic Army believed to be behind the hacking of the New York Times website.

Hackers Deface Google Homepage with Anti-Israel Messages

Google was "owned" yesterday by hackers who wanted to remind the corporation that "the country in Google maps is not Israel. It's Palestine"

Hackers Launch Operation to Fight Cyber Terrorism

A group of anonymous hackers has banded together to announce an operation against anti-Semitic and jihadist sites, set to begin on Friday.

Exclusive: Hacker Says Iranian Censorship Can Be Bypassed

An Israeli hacker says it’s easy to bypass Iranian censorship, as tight as it is. "Possible camouflage measures are widely available."

Syrian Hackers Target The Onion's Twitter Feed

Syrian Electronic Army hacks the Twitter feed of satirical website The Onion, injecting its own sardonic spin on the conflict.

Hackers Post About 'White House Explosions' on AP's Twitter

Hackers who broke into the Twitter account of the Associated Press posted an erroneous treat about explosions at the White House.

Tips from a Top Hacker on Israel's Cyber Storm

A computer systems analyst -- and hacker -- explains the current cyber storm on Israel and offers advice on how to avoid the onslaught.

Jordan Arrests Anti-Israel Hackers

Hacker group threatens to attack Jordanian sites if they are not released immediately.

Expert: Use your Brain and your Anti-Virus

Israel under cyber-attack: Hi-tech CEO says simple measures should suffice to stay protected.

Ministry: All Govt. Sites Up and Running

Israeli government web sites came under heavy attack by anti-Israel hackers, Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Hackers Target Website for Children with Cancer

Hackers' group 'Anonymous' prides itself on repeatedly bringing down Larger than Life's website.

'Hacktivists' Vow to 'Erase Israel From Internet'

“Hackers Anonymous” vows to “erase Israel from the Internet” in coordinated attack.

US Justice Department Investigating Wall Street Journal

US Justice Department is investigating allegations that employees at The Wall Street Journal bribed Chinese officials for information.

Hackers Post Private Data of Michelle Obama, FBI Head

Hackers have reportedly leaked personal financial data belonging to first lady Michelle Obama and head of the FBI.

Syria, China, Iran: 'Enemies of the Internet'

Syria, China, Iran are flagrantly spying online, media watchdog RSF said Tuesday.

Australia’s Central Bank Struck in Cyber Attack

Australia’s central back has confirmed it was hit in a cyber attack, but declined to comment on the source of the malware used.