cybersecurity threats
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Israel Ranked Second Globally in Cyberattack Targets, Microsoft Report Finds
Israel ranks second globally in terms of cyberattack targeting, according to Microsoft’s 2026 “Digital Defense Report.” The United States leads with 531 observed cyber events, while Israel recorded...

Cyberattacks Against Israeli Organizations Rise 55% Ahead of Elections, Targeting Government and Infrastructure Targets
Attacks targeting government institutions in Israel have surged by 82%, reaching approximately 2,300 per week, according to a report by the Israeli cybersecurity company Check Point. This increase...

Iranian-linked group misidentifies Israelis in Gaza flotilla bounty list
Iran-linked hackers misidentify Israelis in Gaza flotilla bounty list An Iranian regime-backed group, Handala, has placed bounties on the heads of Israelis, claiming they were part of a...

Israeli Spyware Firm Linked to Global Zero-Click Malware Attacks Targeting Al Jazeera Staff
Israeli cybersecurity firm Candiru has been linked to a “zero-click” malware attack that compromised devices used by Al Jazeera journalists. The attack, which occurred in June 2025, involved...

AI Cyberattacks Surge 200% as Israel Rebuilds Cyber Defenses
Israel’s National Cyber Directorate (INCD) reported a 200% increase in hostile cyberattacks in June 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to News9Live. The surge coincides...

Hackers Hack Surveillance Cameras to Monitor Military Targets in Israel and Ukraine
Hackers are exploiting internet-connected security cameras worldwide to gather military intelligence, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The technology, originally designed for home and business...