Cyber Security

'Natural partners'

Netanyahu signs major security pact with Germany

Joint declaration expands cooperation on cybersecurity, counterterrorism, law enforcement, and advanced defense technologies.

Hamas-linked group expands cyber espionage campaign

Palo Alto Networks reports Hamas‑linked cyber group deploying new tools and infrastructure as it targets regional governments with upgraded espionage capabilities.

Attack on NPM hits thousands of developers worldwide

Israeli security researchers identified a malicious spyware campaign in the NPM ecosystem that remained hidden from most security tools. The campaign managed to reach more than 86,000 developers.

Israel National Cyber Directorate:

Iranian hackers targeting researchers studying the Middle East

According to the directorate, APT42, a group linked to Iran’s IRGC, has been sending highly credible-looking emails from fake domains containing malicious links.

New data: 1 out of every 3 'cyber security unicorns' is Israeli

Israeli cyber security industry continued to grow in 2021, record of $8.8 billion raised.

Iranian hackers attack dozens of Israeli sites, demand ransom

Israeli cyber security expert explains how Iranian-linked group was able to breach dozens of local firms in the past weeks.

Report: Spyware by Israel's NSO used against journalist

Amnesty International report claims software designed by Israeli security firm used to attack journalist.

Digital security expert warns of 'cyber pandemic'

'Israel needs to protect itself from growing cyber pandemic', says Check Point CEO.

Cyber-security company announces $10M round

Perimeter 81, a secure cloud-based network provider, partners with SonicWall, a firewall and cyber security company

Israel to provide cyber security to G20 meeting in Buenos Aires

Argentine DM signed contract with Israeli counterpart to provide cyber defense and cyber security services to summit.

Snowden issues surveillance warning to Israelis

Former CIA employee who leaked US government secrets warns Israelis over state surveillance, criticizes private Israeli cyber firms.

Israeli WhatsApp accounts hacked

National Cyber Directorate warns WhatsApp users of security breach, suggests enabling two-step verification.

Former CIA chief:

'Withdrawal from deal puts greater pressure on Iran'

Former CIA Director David Petraeus speaks at Tel Aviv conference on national security and cyber issues.

Biggest cyber-security acquisition since 2013

Israeli vehicular cyber-security company in advanced negotiations on acquisition by German company for $500m. in largest exit since 2013.

Major deal inked between US, Israeli companies on cyber-defense

CyberReadyUSA signs deal with Israeli Electric Corporation to learn how to defend against cyber attacks.

Sweden accidentally leaks nearly all citizens' personal details

Government authority hands over 'keys to the Kingdom' in possibly worst IT security slip-up in world history.

Number of countries hit by massive cyber attack doubles

EU law enforcement agency says 150 countries hit by massive cyber attack over the weekend, with about 200,000 individual victims.

Unusual cyber attack thwarted

Attacker forges security certificates, sends emails to government offices and private citizens.

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Giuliani: Israel inspired me to persevere during 9/11

Former New York Mayor in Israel to promote cyber-security ties, says Israel and the US can lead the way together.