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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

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Meta claims Israeli spyware firm NSO Group failed to complain, demands further pressure by US gov't

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'Dead Internet is here': Machines, AI bots outnumber humans online, Cloudflare's report reveals


Turkish group claims pro-Hamas hack of four North American airports

The hacker group said that the operation, named "Abu Obaida's executioners,"  was just the beginning of its attacks.

A Turkish hacker group claimed responsibility for hacking and broadcasting pro-Hamas messages at four North American airports on Tuesday.

Qantas says customer data released by cyber criminals months after cyber breach

Qantas confirmed hackers published stolen customer data from a July cyber breach that exposed information from over a million airline passengers.

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Anti-Netanyahu message broadcast on hacked screen in key Jerusalem junction

“This is a brazen digital attack in one of the most visible spots in the city, raising big questions about the vulnerability of public screens and the potential for abuse”

Anti-Netanyahu message broadcast on hacked screen in key Jerusalem junction

Turkish hackers video-call Israel Katz, leak his phone number

According to N12, since October 7 and the war in Gaza, several Israeli officials have been targeted in hacking attacks. 

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025.

The global cyber coalition: Ensuring cybersecurity beyond regulation - opinion

Regulation is a necessary foundation for building a cybersecurity culture, but it is insufficient to stop hackers.

 Cyber attacks spiked in 2021

FBI warns of Russian hacks targeting US critical infrastructure

Hackers associated with Russia's FSB are grabbing "device configuration information" to give to the Kremlin.

Russian hacking underground newsletter is seen in this illustration taken December 19, 2022

Investigators believe Russia at least partially responsible for US court records hack

The hackers are believed to have accessed sensitive records containing the names of people and sources involved in national security crimes.

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Former justice minister Ayelet Shaked's phone hacked by Iran - N12

The successful infiltration came after multiple attempts. The hackers reportedly gained access after Shaked clicked on a link, which enabled the hackers to gain full control of her phone.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Vulnerabilities exposed: Israeli company reveals how users can hack ChatGPT accounts remotely

The Israeli cybersecurity company Zenity revealed how one could take control of a ChatGPT account and extract sensitive information without the user clicking any link.

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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.