Information Security

Iran and Hamas are watching:

Disconnect security cameras from Internet

The National Cyber Directorate is running a campaign advising Israelis to disconnect or restrict access to security cameras connected to the internet."

Indictment:

Google engineers leak secret information to Iran

A federal jury charges three engineers in San Jose with stealing processor secrets from Google and attempting to conceal the transfer of sensitive information to Iran.

'Security failure'

Military base blueprints appear in official social media post

Architectural blueprints of a sensitive military base appear in photos from an exercise published to an official IDF Instagram account. The photos were quickly removed.

Military secretary involved in sensitive security misstep

The IDF confirmed that Brig. Gen. Guy Markizeno’s classified cellphone was stolen and remotely neutralized, but then-Minister Yoav Gallant was never informed despite the sensitivity of the case.

IDF tightens cellphone regulations

Following lessons from the October 7th Massacre, the IDF will bar Android phones for any operational use and extend strict cellphone limits to lieutenant colonels.

Chief of Staff launches investigation

Severe information security breach in IDF

About two weeks after the ceasefire, a serious security incident caused by human negligence has been uncovered, resulting in a breach of information security protocols. The Chief of Staff has ordered an in-depth investigation.

Soldier detained for filming spoiled food on base

An IDF soldier was given 13 days of confinement for breaching base security protocols after he posted a video showing spoiled food in the base dining hall.

The day the Iranians open the Degania Dam

A weak password allowed hackers to breach the management system of a dam in Norway. Coming soon to Israel?

IDF exposes Hezbollah's online catfishing network

The IDF revealed a network of dozens of fake social media users run by Hezbollah terrorists with the aim of collecting intelligence on IDF soldiers and bases.

Unauthorized:

Supreme Court team working to find source of case leaks

Court employees claim that acting-President Uzi Vogelman is searching for the source of the leaks regarding the reasonability standard.

Fake profiles attemting to collect intelligence from soldiers

The IDF has exposed a complex network of fake profiles on social media that attempt to lure soldiers into giving over sensitive information.

Senior officer suspended for major intel security breach

High-ranking officer held, suspended over as Northern Corps undergoes major exercise.

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.

IDF Bans Soldiers From Using WhatsApp for Operations

Information Security Department bans popular messaging application over concerns about sensitive intelligence reaching the wrong hands.

IDF Pursues Loose Internet Lips

IDF Information Security personnel continue to warn soldiers to be careful about what they post to social media sites - warn of consequences