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Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump aides' emails

Hackers say they had roughly 100 gigabytes of emails from the accounts of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan, Trump adviser Roger Stone and porn star-turned-Trump antagonist Stormy Daniels

Reuters | 07.01.25

'The enemy doesn’t rest': Cyber chief sounds alarm on Iran’s online offensive

As missiles fall, Israel’s cyber defenses quietly fend off waves of Iranian attacks; Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Karadi says digital warfare is intensifying, blending psychological tactics with cyber strikes—and says kinetic warfare may become a thing of the past

Israel Wullman | 06.22.25

Cyberwar in the Sahara: How Morocco’s data breach exposes US vulnerabilities

Analysis: With US companies increasingly active in Morocco, the breach reveals critical gaps in cybersecurity that threaten American economic and strategic interests across the region

Amine Ayoub | 04.26.25

Cyber showdown: US-China rivalry escalates into new battlefield

As tensions between the US and China escalate into cyber warfare, experts warn of increasing risks to critical infrastructures globally; With AI-enhanced attacks and rising accessibility to malicious tools, nations must strengthen defenses to counter sophisticated and widespread digital threats

Daniela Ginzburg | 02.04.25

Iranian cyberattack targets kindergartens, plays rocket sirens, terror-themed songs

Iranian hacker group Handala claimed responsibility for breaching emergency button systems in educational institutions across Israel, using them to broadcast rocket sirens and terror-supporting songs; in addition, tens of thousands of fear-inducing text messages were sent to citizens, allegedly as part of the same coordinated attack

Daniela Ginzburg | 01.26.25

Israeli hacker faces extradition to U.S. for role in global ransomware network

Rostislav Panev, accused of developing ransomware software for the notorious LockBit cybercrime group wanted in America for conspiracy, fraud, and cybercrime charges; group allegedly extorted $500 million globally; Panev denies wrongdoing

Itamar Eichner | 12.19.24

Cybersecurity expert: 'Cutting-edge Iranian attacks are a growing concern'

Elad Schulman, co-founder and CEO of Lasso Security, discusses the role of generative AI in escalating risks of cyberattack; emphasizes the importance of proactive measures: 'The human factor is always the weakest link'

Sharon Kidon | 12.17.24

Thousands of attacks a day: Inside Israel's cyber war against Iran and Hezbollah

As the cannons fall silent, a parallel covert war rages—sophisticated, relentless and equally perilous; welcome to the battlefield of cyberwarfare

Tal Shahaf | 12.06.24

Shin Bet uncovers widespread Iran campaign targeting Israeli officials

Security agency says uncovered 200 attempts to target Israelis including security officials, politicians, journalists and others in effort to obtain access to their devices for the purpose of launching attacks

Yoav Zitun | 12.02.24

US charges 2 in connection with Oct. 7 cyberattack on Iron Dome, siren system

For the first time in history, prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for cyber crimes of bothers Ahmed and Alaa Omer who were arrested and charged with disabling critical alert systems in Israel; their group Anonymous Sudan is designated by US prosecutors as 'most dangerous cyber group in the world'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.18.24

Not only Israel: The burning fronts in the global cyber war

Although Israel was labeled the most targeted country in the cyber arena in 2023, despite billions of dollars being invested by nations and companies in cybersecurity, the global outlook for cyberattacks in 2024 is cause for concern

Denis Vitchevsky | 10.10.24

הודעות ממקור לא ידוע, שנשלחו לטלפונים של תושבי לבנון

Lebanese receive threatening messages attributed to Israeli hack

'You are a supporter of Hezbollah so you will be rewarded with a meeting with him in Hell,' the message reads; Saudi channel quotes expert saying electric cars can detonate next causing greater harm

Lior Ben Ari | 09.20.24

Intelligence and Cyberwarfare: Israeli locations Hezbollah targeted for destruction

Hezbollah's thwarted attack on Mossad's secretive base and a GPS disruption hub reveals espionage intrigue; Nasrallah's targets—Israel's intelligence epicenters—highlight Nasrallah's understanding of Israel's cyber prowess

Sa'ar Hess, Lior Ben Ari | 08.26.24

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

Herzog says has faith in French security, after threats made

French paper says investigation underway after suspect posts threats on social media; president tells Israeli delegation the French authorities worked for months to ensure Israelis' safety while allowing them to feel like all others at the Games

Raz Shechnik, Nadav Zenziper | 07.26.24

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