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הנשיא ביידן בוחן מחשב קוונטי במעבדה של חברת IBM בניו יורק

US mounts effort to solve quantum computing cybersecurity threats

National Institute of Standards and Technology calls for proposals offering new quantum-resistant encryption algorithms to assuage fears of easy hacking

Tal Shahaf | 09.03.24

Hezbollah's attempts cybersecurity intimidation campaign on Telegram before foiled attack

Iran-backed terror group contacted thousands of Israelis via Telegram claiming their hackers downed the Knesset's website, which is currently under planned maintenance and set to be operational again soon

Raphael Kahan | 08.25.24

Reports of cyber attack on Iran's banks, false

Iranian opposition outlet Iran International reports a cyber attack on the Iranian central bank but an online monitoring group and a cyber expert tell ynet that no attack took place

Raphael Kahan | 08.16.24

Learn from what happened to Trump and Musk, avoid a DDoS disaster

Major DDoS attack hit X during high-profile interview, exposing vulnerability of even leading social media platforms to cyber threats; incident emphasizes need for strong DDoS protection and proactive measures to prevent future disruptions

Amit Morson | 08.15.24

Big in Japan: Wiz lands Softbank deal to boost investment in Asia

Following Israeli cyber firm's decision to pull out of Google acquisition, it seems Wiz is keen on engaging the Asian market, getting into business with Japanese investment giant

Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 08.07.24

קמפיין הרשת שביקש לאיים על חברי המשלחת של ישראל

Online campaign threatening Israeli athletes scraped from internet

Israeli cyber and internet authorities succeed in removing of the hate campaign that included a price list for murder, abduction of Israeli delegation members competing at the Paris Olympics

Nadav Zenziper | 08.01.24

תמונות של חברי המשלחת האולימפית הישראלית שפורסמו על ידי האקטיביסטים ברשת עם פרטים אישיים

Hackers post personal information of Israeli athletes in Paris games

Information includes personal photos, information from military service, online passwords; "Israeli military sent soldiers to Paris' hackers say, inciting violence

Raphael Kahan | 07.25.24

מייסד Wiz אסף רפפורט, ומייסד פאלו אלטו ניר צוק

CrowdStrike's failure marks opportunity for Israel's cybersecurity market

Analysis: After American cybersecurity's product causes unprecedented computer shutdowns across the globe, Israeli companies now have a chance to offer alternative solutions

Sophie Shulman/Calcalist | 07.21.24

CrowdStrike שלוחת החברה בסאניוויל, קליפורניה

Global cyber outage grounds flights, hits banks, telecoms, media

Malfunctions believed to be from an update in CrowdStrike's software impacting global companies in a variety of areas including banking, healthcare and aviation; Israeli experts say could take days to recover, scope of computer systems' malfunction is unprecedented

Raphael Kahan, Reuters | 07.19.24

The surprising Israeli investors who are cashing in on Google's Wiz deal

While Israel's cybersecurity sector is abuzz with the largest upcoming exit deal in the country's history, some are set to profit more than others

Sophie Shulman, Meir Orbach/Calcalist | 07.18.24

Not just Wiz: Investments in Israeli cybersecurity companies soar

Startup Nation Central report shows Israeli cybersecurity transactions totaled $1.5 billion in the first half of 2024, comprising 35% of the exits during this period. Overall, the sector reached $5.1 billion, a 31% increase

Israel Wullman | 07.17.24

Google in advanced talks to buy Israeli company Wiz for $23 billion

Google parent company Alphabet nearing largest-ever deal with Israeli cybersecurity startup, Wall Street Journal reports; prospective deal set to smash Israeli records; sources familiar with matter say deal may close soon

News agencies | 07.14.24

The silent guardians: why Israel's data centers are critical for national security

Opinion: As the country continues to advance its high-tech industry, it's required to maintain its vast amount of data safe and away from enemy hands

Gad Benett | 07.10.24

State Comptroller says probing cyber breach in PMO, drones

Englman says the comptroller's office reviewing Israel's response to the cyber threats leading into and since the October war and examines how prepared critical systems were to defend against them

Roy Rubinstein, Yaron Drukman | 06.25.24

Hackers attempt second attack against Israeli law firm

Goldfarb-Seligman tells clients reports from the National Cyber Directorate indicate a second suspected attack against the firm in a week

Golan Hazani/Calcalist | 05.28.24