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Fake El Al 'prize quiz' spreads in WhatsApp phishing scam

Israel National Cyber Directorate and El Al urge the public to beware of fake messages circulating on WhatsApp and social media offering high-value vouchers in El Al’s name

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.01.25

Phishing explodes beyond email as attackers flood every workplace channel, Israeli startup warns

As phishing attacks spread across email, messaging apps, collaboration tools and voice channels, Cyvore introduces an AI-driven behavioral security model designed to detect intent and manipulation across communications

ynet Global | 11.25.25

שיחות טלפון עם מסרים מאיימים וניסיונות לגייס סוכנים ישראלים למודיעין האריאני

Cyber officials warn: Iranian fake phone calls just the beginning, extortion could follow

After thousands of Israelis received fake calls traced to Iran, Israel’s National Cyber Directorate warns of a growing threat: spyware, surveillance and even blackmail attempts that could recruit victims

Alexandra Lukash | 09.29.25

דוגמה לאתר מתחזה שנחשף על השת"פ בין מלנטה AI ומערך הסייבר

Israeli startup, cyber authority foil major phishing attack mimicking government sites

Malmanta AI used artificial intelligence to detect dozens of fake domains copying Israeli government and security agencies; The National Cyber Directorate removed many of them, but officials warn that not all were taken down

Raphael Kahan | 09.22.25

Dozens of Israeli actors fall victim to Iranian phishing attack

Attackers hacked into email account and used it to send messages posing as casting calls for new film; the emails requested audition videos and personal information, including ID card and passport scans and home addresses

Ran Boker | 09.12.25

Travelers report growing scam attempts on Booking.com listings

Vacationers using Booking.com report phishing scams, fake listings, and vanished rentals—often with little support from the platform; As complaints rise, cybersecurity experts warn travelers to stay vigilant and avoid sending payment details outside the site’s official booking system

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 07.11.25

Pro-Palestinian hackers breach Israeli ISP email system in major attack

Israeli cybersecurity firm uncovers critical vulnerabilities in NetVision’s email infrastructure, which was exploited in a phishing campaign impersonating government agencies to install malware

Raphael Kahan | 06.09.25

Israel says foiled dozens of Iranian cyberattacks on public figures

Shin Bet and National Cyber Directorate report surge in Iranian phishing attacks targeting Israelis—including top figures in defense, politics and academia—using fake links and malware to steal data and gain access

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.29.25

National Insurance Institute headquarters

Israeli social security warns of phishing scam using fake messages, spoofed website

New phishing scam targets Israelis by impersonating the National Insurance Institute; fake messages warn of 'unusual activity' and link to a fraudulent site

Daniela Ginzburg | 04.21.25

Phishing attack targets Foreign Ministry staff around the world

Diplomats receive messages claiming to be from senior officials or well-known personalities in an effort to breach Foreign Ministry computers and retrieve sensitive information

Itamar Eichner | 03.03.25

One in five Israelis admits to spreading fake news, survey finds

Most Israelis rely on social media for their news, despite over half acknowledging it is an unreliable source; a quarter of respondents admit to sharing information without verifying its credibility

Daniela Ginzburg | 12.11.24

Cyberattack sends Israelis rushing for cover with fake emergency texts

IDF clarifies not source of error-riddled messages falsely attributed to Home Front Command; more menacing messages follow, including one allegedly from 'Nasrallah,' reading, 'Say goodbye to your loved ones'

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 09.19.24

Everything you need to know about phishing attacks

Nearly 80% of businesses have reported being targeted by online phishing operations over the past year; this is what you need to consider to avoid them

Shay Mozes | 07.02.24

פרופילים מזויפים של חמאס שבעזרתם ניסה לפתות ישראלים

The avatars behind Hamas' plot to use Israelis for terror

A famous CEO and Israeli singles looking for love are just some of the Hamas Facebook profiles uncovered by the Shin Bet looking to make unsuspected Israelis carry out mission for them

Nina Fox, Saar Haas | 02.04.24

What to do after falling to a phishing scam - 10 urgent steps

Don't provide hackers with any additional information, disconnect the device from the internet and reset your passwords; Have you fallen victim to a phishing attack? Taking these steps will help minimize the damage

ynet correspondents | 09.26.23

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