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Israeli police used NSO malware to spy on local mayors, their relatives

Exposé by Calcalist reveals police tapped phones of 3 heads of local authorities, whom law enforcement suspected of engaging in corrupt activity, but no evidence was found and no indictment filed; some were detained, with their homes searched

Tomer Ganon, Calcalist , 09:19, 01.23.22

Police used NSO malware to track activist's secret use of gay dating app

Calcalist expose reveals source from police's special operation unit who was in charge of tapping activist's phone with Pegasus, called individual 'danger to democracy'; said info on his use of Grindr while married 'serves as leverage' in investigation

Tomer Ganon, Calcalist , 12:13, 01.20.22

After drone strike, UAE to expand use of Israeli air defense tech

Chiefs of Israel-based companies that specialize in tech counteracting drones, say Houthi attack near Abu Dhabi airport earlier this week, which killed 3 people, could have been prevented with anti-drone defense system in place

The Media Line , 17:26, 01.19.22

Half of global cyber defense investment has been in Israel, Bennet says

Speaking to the World Economic Forum, PM says Israel has massively invested in cyber defense technologies as cyberattacks become more frequent with people increasingly moving to work remotely

Reuters , 14:32, 01.19.22

Israeli police hires private hackers to spy on civilians, report says

Law enforcement organization alleged to have used hackers' services to crack complex criminal cases, making them privy to classified information without proper security clearance or judicial supervision

Tomer Ganon , 11:27, 01.19.22

Israel's police used NSO malware to spy on political activists, investigative report says

Police deny findings of report conducted by Ynet's sister outlet, while Public Security Minister Barlev says he will probe claims; only small number of senior police officials authorize surveillance, data then provided to other wings of government

Tomer Ganon , 11:43, 01.18.22

Meet Israeli start-up that prints vegan-friendly fish products

Israel-based 'Plantish' is well on its way of becoming world's only company to offer solely plant based seafood, made by utilizing state-of-the-art 3D printing technology and culinary skills of one renowned chef

Yuval Mann , 08:46, 01.14.22

Israeli NSO linked to El Salvador journalists hack, report

Watchdog says Pegasus spyware found on phones not conclusively linked to El Salvador’s government; Tech company says use of its tools to monitor activists, dissidents or journalists 'severe misuse' of technology

Associated Press , 20:25, 01.13.22

Wikipedia takes down entry on fallen Israeli soldier

Online encyclopedia's community members vote to remove entry, citing scant 'encyclopedic significance'; soldier's sister hits out at editors for 'spitting in our faces'

Roi Rubinstein , 18:20, 01.11.22

Like a fish out of water? Israeli team trains goldfish to drive

Ben-Gurion University team's research uses a computer, camera and electric motors to prove fish have cognitive capabilities outside water, with some even being better drivers than others

Reuters , 13:28, 01.10.22

Price hikes in Israel highlight long-term issues plaguing economy

Israel tops OECD's list of countries with largest gap between rich and poor and price increases on basic goods will only make that gap wider; experts warn Israelis need to be smarter and make wiser decisions about purchases

The Media Line , 10:16, 01.07.22

Unshaken by COVID, Israeli tech sector posts strongest year ever

Nonprofit reports Israeli tech companies raised an all-time high of $26.6 billion in 2021, more than doubling previous year's record, with 33 firms acquiring unicorn status

Associated Press , 21:14, 01.03.22

The future of work is here and it’s powered by Fluenzy

Fluenzy CEO, Jeff Kahn, is building the most comprehensive marketplace focused exclusively on all challenges resulting from hybrid work; the marketplace, called The Shuk, will include global thought leaders and will give users the ability to contact them for consulting opportunities

In partnership with Fluenzy , 11:52, 01.03.22

Israeli drug maker Teva fueled opioid addiction in New York, jury finds

Verdict comes after three U.S. states accuse Teva of engaging in misleading marketing practices that fueled opioid addiction, including by pushing opioid drugs for off-label use

Reuters , 20:42, 12.30.21

Israeli ministers vote to advance online censorship bill

Piece of legislation would allow individuals and organizations to petition to a court which will then decide whether to remove social media content it deems harmful to state security or public safety

i24NEWS , 17:50, 12.29.21

1 in 5 Israelis live in poverty due to lack of state assistance, report finds

Israel’s National Insurance Institute report says poverty rate among children has also risen in 2021 and now stands 31.2%; adds poverty rates increased from 2020 due to cancellation of pandemic-induced unemployment benefits

Hadar Gil-Ad , 15:21, 12.29.21

Israel's SavorEat launches personalized plant-based 3D printed burgers

Customers can choose how much fat and protein they want in each burger, which takes about six minutes to cook and are made with a combination of potato, chickpea and pea protein

Reuters , 17:59, 12.28.21

Israeli women still earn less than male counterparts, report finds

Van Leer Institute's Gender Inequality Index, set to be discussed later in Knesset, points to 'rampant and growing' inequality between men and women in Israel, with no change of women being allowed into senior positions in past 6 years

Hadar Gil-Ad , 14:12, 12.28.21

COVID impacted tens of thousands of low-income Israeli families, NGO claims

Group, providing monthly assistance to 60,000 needy families, says 80% of employment of those under its care adversely effected by COVID; adds over 220,000 households fell into economic hardship this past year

i24NEWS , 13:01, 12.28.21

Israeli spyware used in Polish political smear campaign

According to the internet watchdog Citizen's Lab, NSO's Pegasus malware used nearly three dozen times in 2019 when leader of Poland's opposition campaigned for parliamentary elections; Polish government denies involvement

Associated Press , 23:01, 12.23.21

Israeli scientists develop lie-detecting software based on facial movements

Tel Aviv University researchers develop a device, which unlike phytologically based polygraph, works by capturing muscle movements, eye movements, and even brain activity to detect lying with 73% success

i24NEWS, Ynet , 16:02, 12.20.21

Facebook blacklists four Israeli spyware firms

Among companies targeted by Meta Platforms Inc over hacking violations are Bluehawk CI, Cobwebs, Cognyte and Black Cube — notorious for use on behalf of rapist Harvey Weinstein

Reuters , 22:51, 12.16.21

MSCI considers new region for Israeli index

Israel was upgraded from emerging to developed market in 2010, only country in that category in Mideast; move could strengthen shekel and open door for large amounts of passive inflows

Reuters , 17:33, 12.16.21

Iran-linked hackers attacked Israeli targets, company says

In latest episode of cyber-warfare between Tehran and Jerusalem, Tel Aviv-based Check Point says strike by 'Charming Kitten' targeted entities belonging to Israeli government and business sector

AFP , 16:05, 12.16.21

Israeli retailers slam decision to enforce Green Pass at shopping malls

Shop owners assert provisions will severely hurt businesses, with some saying that restrictions will not be observed due to them not being enforceable on a practical level; 'They're using us to pressure the unvaccinated,' says toy store chain owner

Alexandra Lukash , 17:31, 12.15.21

U.S. lawmakers call for sanctions against Israel's NSO, 3 other companies

Letter sent by 18 Democrats to treasury and state departments asks for sanctions to be imposed on top executives at NSO, UAE cybersecurity company DarkMatter, and 2 other European online bulk surveillance companies over 'human rights abuses'

Reuters , 08:56, 12.15.21

Israeli tech removed drone threat during Pope mass

Counter-drone technology, which was used during pontiff's visit to Slovakia in September, recognizes authorized drones and focuses defensive measures on rogue ones

i24NEWS , 19:03, 12.14.21

Israeli firm unveils AI-powered assault rifle

Elbit's ARCAS system provides live updates of the battlefield assists in range measurement, ballistic correction, and detection of enemies; dubbed 'smartphone for soldiers' ARCAS is applicable on all sorts infantry weaponry

Yoav Zitun , 13:15, 12.14.21

NSO Group mulls sale or shutdown of Pegasus spyware

Israeli firm is said to edge closer to defaulting on roughly $500m of debt after being blacklisted by the U.S. in November for its illegal use of the controversial spyware

i24NEWS , 12:22, 12.14.21

Israel planning trial import of foreign tech workers amid shortage

Finance Minister Liberman gives no numbers or timeframe for the trial in the country's booming tech sector, which raised $25 billion this year, with salaries far exceeding the national average

Reuters , 16:56, 12.13.21

Israel’s high fertility rate, lackluster education system driving living cost up

Economists say cost of living continues to increase, among other things, due to monopolies, the rise of the shekel — which saw Israeli prices rise by 22% against the dollar — and relatively low salaries

The Media Line , 19:27, 12.10.21

Israel heads multinational simulation of major cyberattack on world markets

The exercise featured several types of strike that impacted global foreign exchange and bond markets, liquidity, integrity of data and transactions between importers and exporters

Reuters , 21:04, 12.09.21

Israel's employment rate rises as economic recovery continues

Despite positive trends, average monthly wages for Israelis fell to NIS 11,667 in recent months, compared to NIS 11,772 in July and NIS 11,799 in August

i24NEWS , 17:09, 12.08.21

President Herzog launches anti-cyberbullying campaign with Meta

Celebrities and other public figures will share video clips of themselves reading the most hurtful comments they've received online, urging netizens to 'Think Well' before posting

i24NEWS , 21:43, 12.07.21

Israel signs EU's multi-billion R&D program despite West Bank exclusion

Horizon Europe will see over €95 billion in grants allocated to promote scientific and industrial cooperation and innovation; FM Lapid says program would help Israel 'stay at the forefront of global research'

Itamar Eichner , 17:45, 12.07.21