Cyberattack

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

Nearly 100,000 pardon applicants’ records were held in systems that did not fully meet legal information-security requirements, while wartime cyber risks intensified.

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.
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 Metro bus with FIFA Log Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee advertising in downtown Los Angeles, California, May 27, 2026; illustrative.

Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds

An illustration of a cyber board with an Israel flag.

Critical vulnerabilities left government systems, sensitive data, open to cyberattacks during war


Cyber directorate thwarts Iranian cyber attack targeting post-traumatic IDF veterans

The directorate urged citizens to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links, sharing personal information with unverified sources, and to rely only on recognized organizations for psychological assistance.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

'Yemen Cyber Army' hacker who defaced Israeli, US websites sentenced in UK

Mashriky would target low security websites, often creating pages with messages about his "religious and political ideology."

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Fundraising site for October 7 ceremony targeted in alleged Hack

Hundreds of supporters attempting to donate to the group were blocked, raising suspicion of “malicious and coordinated attacks” on the donation campaign.

 People gather and light candles to remember the Israeli victims of the October 7 massacre at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, October 12, 2023.

Ukraine claims it hacked Russia's nuclear submarine, leaks classified data

Ukrainian hackers gained access to a wide range of classified materials related to the submarine, including detailed technical documentation, combat instructions, and engineering reports.

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The largest acquisition in its history: Palo Alto acquires cyber company from Petah Tikva

Cyber firm from Petah Tikva offers key identity and access tools - now central to cybersecurity. The U.S. buyer, via the deal, becomes the world’s most comprehensive cyber platform.

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French defense giant Naval Group confirms hack against submarines and frigates

Naval Group, France's largest shipbuilder, confirmed investigation into hacker who gained access to 1TB of sensitive and classified data.

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Russia's Aeroflot suffers IT failure, hackers claim responsibility

A statement purporting to be from a hacking group called Silent Crow said it had carried out the operation together with a Belarusian group called Cyberpartisans BY.

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Inside the minds of the cyber attackers - opinion

To cyber attackers, a successful breach in Israel isn’t just a technical victory but a symbol of resistance.

AN AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM is employed to intercept an Iranian missile attack, as seen from Jerusalem last month. As Israel fended off physical attacks from the air, it also grappled with a surge in silent, sophisticated cyber warfare, says the writer.

UK plans to ban public sector bodies from paying ransom to cyber criminals

UK officials said that the move was to protect public services from paying ransoms to cyber criminals.

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Iran-linked hackers target London journalist claiming he is a Mossad agent - Times

The hackers posted Pourmohsen’s photo and Iranian ID card along with the accusation.

 Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group B - England v Iran - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - November 21, 2022 Iran fans hold signs reading 'Freedom for Iran' and 'Woman life freedom' inside the stadium before the match.