Cyber
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)
National Cyber Defense Bill passes first reading amid ongoing war against Iran
Israeli-founded cyber firm A Security emerges from stealth with $37m. to fight weaponized AI
Gov't unanimously approves Shmuel Ben Ezra's appointment to National Security Council
Israeli defense-tech co Kela raising $200m at $1.2b valuation
Despite the progress in its activities, Kela is still at a relatively early stage in terms of its market positioning
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.
OpenAI offers a new cyber weapon to US Intelligence and its allies
OpenAI’s offensive move comes immediately after the launch of competitor Anthropic’s Mythos model. The two companies are now competing for access to government agencies.
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
Pro-Iranian hacking group Handala claims breaching ex-IDF chief Halevi's phone
The group also published footage that appears to show Halevi holding meetings with senior Arab officials, including those from Qatar and Jordan.
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.
Orthodox news site Yeshiva World News hacked in apparent Iranian cyberattack
The website featured for a while the words “Now we are under their control. The Zionists are handcuffed” in Farsi.
Surf AI raises $57 million for AI platform built for security teams
Accel led the funding round, with participation from Cyberstarts and Boldstart Ventures, as the company said it is already working with global enterprises, including Fortune 500 firms.
War with Iran may be decided less by missiles than by keyboards - opinion
In today’s conflicts, cyberspace is the first front and the last. The Israel–Iran war proves digital resilience is national resilience.
Iran-linked Handala hacker group targets US med-tech maker Stryker in cyberattack
The logo of Handala, a pro-Palestinian hacking group also behind an attack on the Academy of the Hebrew Language on Wedneday, reportedly appeared on login pages.
