Cyberwarfare

Iranian-backed group offers bounties on Israelis it claims intercepted Gaza Flotilla

Iran-backed hacker group Handala offered $100,000 bounties on 69 Israelis it claimed were flotilla commandos, but many of the names appeared to have no link to the unit.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.
 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Iran-linked hackers targeted US, Israel and UAE, Palo Alto Networks says

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Hackers breach US gas monitoring systems, officials suspect Iranian involvement - report

ILLUSTRATION of cybercrime and hacking activity with a laptop displaying a pirate symbol.

Iran-linked hackers use ChatGPT for up to 700,000 cyberattacks daily, UAE warns


North Korea denies US claims of cyber attacks, threatens countermeasures

US officials have repeatedly accused North Korea of state-sponsored cyber activity, including hacking and cryptocurrency theft.

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the expanded meeting of the first plenary meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), in Pyongyang, North Korea.

Beyond a ceasefire, top IDF officer compromised- opinion

These operations blur the line between cyber and traditional warfare. While no physical damage may be immediately visible, the groundwork is being laid for potential future actions

Former IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen (ret.) Hertzi Halevi

Iran tries to portray cyberwar victory against Israel despite physical setbacks

The INCD chief noted that Iran has recently attempted a mix of kinetic and cyber attacks against major Israeli and Gulf states' utilities, including the gas sector.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

The wars Israel is already preparing for – and why they look nothing like today's

As alliances shift and technologies transform warfare, Israel must preserve its qualitative military edge.

An artillery unit, deployed at a position in the Upper Galilee near the Lebanon border. Depending on the outcome of this war, Israel’s security challenges could worsen; therefore, its qualitative military edge must be preserved.

WATCH: Israeli cyber authority uses AI to mock Iranian hackers, counter psychological warfare

Since the war began, Israel’s cyber agency has logged over 1,300 Iranian attempts using fake calls and texts to scare Israelis or trick them into giving personal information for phishing and hacking

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Iran's cyber warfare against Israel: The APT groups operating behind the scenes - opinion

APTs are highly targeted attacks in which the attacker focuses on a specific organization or group, develops customized tools and remains inside target networks for extended periods.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

How Octopus protects critical infrastructure under threat - data centers as a new battlefield

Attacks on critical infrastructure and physical systems reveal how quickly a localized hit can trigger broad service disruptions. A new partnership between Octopus and Bynet aims to offer a solution.

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Cyber is the fuel for US, Israel's war on Iran's Islamic regime, expert says - interview

Speaking to Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post, Shay Nachum said that the current war has exposed a truth long in the making: Cyber capabilities influence “every decision and every missile we fire.

An Israeli military operative engaged in surveillance mission (illustrative)

US using cyber warfare to fracture Islamic regime from within its ranks

A former top commander of US Cyber Command said that the US was reaching out to senior officials within the regime, the IRGC, and the security forces, while also gathering intelligence.

US Navy sailors observe as an E-2D Hawkeye aircraft approaches an aircraft catapult to launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, while operating in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 1, 2026.

Cyber incident reports in Israel rose 55% in 2025, according to INCD chief

Head of the Israel National Cyber Directorate, Yossi Karadi, noted the 55% increase in incident reports this year, with most being specific targeted attack indicators.

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