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Iran-linked hackers used Israeli IT providers to target government bodies

Once installed, the tool can infiltrate programs used to access other computers. Malware disguised as legitimate updates sent by the IT provider can be sent to the customer. 

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Cyber proxy wars escalate as hackers shift to infrastructure targets

Hacker attack

Portugal warns foreign state-backed hackers targeting officials' and military messaging accounts

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

FBI 'identified and addressed' suspicious cyber activity on its networks, agency spokesperson says


British-Israeli hacker accused of launching cyberattacks against UK banks

The attack is estimated to have cost Lloyds £190,000 and Barclays approximately £146,000.

A Lloyds Banking Group flag flies over their Scotland headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Alt-right website the Daily Stormer appears hacked by Anonymous

Anonymous has not confirmed the hacking, leading to speculation that it may be a publicity stunt.

The masked face of international hacker Anonymous

Terra Incognita: Fearing Russian bogeyman leads to Western ignorance

The real reason so many on the center-left have bought into the “Russians are coming” nonsense is because they supported the “reset” with Russia in 2009 when Hillary Clinton brought a childish little red button to hang out with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Geneva.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shakes hands with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during a news conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia, April 12, 2017.

UAE involvement in hacking of Qatari govt. sites sparks diplomatic row

As the US tries to quell Arab isolation of Qatar, a new scandal arises.

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Cyber attacks hit Israeli hospitals as globe battles new computer virus

The affected hospitals are said to be routinely functioning now following the cyber attack; news comes as new virus wreak havoc on the globe.

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Top Putin ally: Americans are ‘hysterical’ over Russia intervention

The comments came while at a press conference with Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein.

Donald Trump (L) and Vladimir Putin (R)

Shin Bet chief warns of 'real world surprises’ if cyber attackers go after Israel

Israeli MK Yair Lapid: Intel agencies should form task force to defend elections.

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Intel announces new Israeli cybersecurity collaborations

“Our mission is to tackle the biggest problems in cybersecurity and give organizations the advantage over cyber attackers."

Intel’s offices in Petah Tikva: Intel Israel accounts for a fifth of the country’s high-tech exports.

Israeli researchers show how malware can steal data from Wi-Fi routers

Guri’s findings are just the latest in a series of studies at BGU’s Cyber Security Research Center dedicated to uncovering and demonstrating vulnerabilities of electronic devices.

Computer hacking (illustrative)

Israel police unable to handle growing cybercrime, says state watchdog

State Comptroller criticizes police cybercrime units as lacking manpower, funding and capabilities and being improperly decentralized.

Police cyber crime unit