Cybersecurity

Israeli startup Aryon Security raises $25m

Aryon was founded by three veterans of the IDF's cybersecurity unit, the Center for Encryption and Information Security (Matzov)

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Israeli president Isaac Herzog attends an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem on April 20, 2026.

Nearly 100,000 pres. pardon applicants’ records exposed to wartime cyber threats, report finds

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

State audit warns Israel’s cyber preparedness gaps threaten economy and security

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture.

National Cyber Defense Bill passes first reading amid ongoing war against Iran


Cybersecurity leaders must strengthen defenses, shift to strategic adoption as AI matures - opinion

Rising AI adoption will push leaders to curb Shadow AI, secure SaaS, and prepare for quantum risks.

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Iranian cyberattack group behind phishing campaign targeting Israeli organizations

The Israel National Cyber Directorate attributed the recent attacks to the group MuddyWater, which operates under the authority of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security

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Israeli cloud security company Upwind collaborates with NVIDIA to secure next generation of AI

Collaboration builds on Upwind’s broader AI security strategy and comes as NVIDIA is dramatically expanding its presence in Israel

 Nvidia logo is seen in this illustration created on January 27, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian hacktivists launched hundreds of cyberattacks on Israeli space sector

Hacktivists launched 237 cyber operations against space-related entities during the Israel-Hamas war, peaking during Operation Rising Lion against Iran.

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Nursing homes hit by cyberattacks, National Cyber Directorate confirms

Computer services that nursing homes utilize, as well as several other private companies, were targeted in an ongoing cyberattack

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Stopping the brain drain: Cyber can change the face of the Negev - opinion

The time has come to make real investments in higher education in the field of cybersecurity in southern Israel.

After two years of war, Israel’s defense technology sector, which was tested and refined during the conflict, is emerging stronger and more relevant than ever.

Shai-Hulud cyberattack hits over 25,000 npm projects, stealing developer credentials

Shai-Hulud cyberattack targets more than 25,000 npm projects, stealing developers' credentials.

 Cyber Attacks: Phishing and Social Network Breaches

McAfee buys SayMine app from Israeli startup MineOS in multi-million dollar deal

McAfee is acquiring MineOS’ consumer privacy app SayMine, while the Israeli startup shifts focus to enterprise products. All MineOS employees will remain with the company.

The McAfee logo is displayed outside of the company's headquarters August 19, 2010 in Santa Clara, California.

Israeli high-tech company aims to replace manual cyber compliance with AI

Current methods most companies use to ensure compliance with laws and regulations are slow and ineffective, often relying on older technology such as spreadsheets and manual collection.

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New cybersecurity program links Israeli teens with peers in Greece, Cyprus

The program is launched in memory of fallen soldier Sgt. Uri Nehemia Ashkenazi, who was killed in Rafah in August 2024.

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