Computer hacker

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. 

Hacker attack
Hacker attack

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


Expect 'landmines in your inbox' this morning

Asian businesses report impact from weekend worm attack that hit 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries

Cyber hacking (illustrative)

IDF official: Cyber attack would be more harmful than a missile

"There is no civilian network as well protected as the army’s network," a senior IDF officer said.

C4i Branch's Cyber Control Center

Netanyahu: Israel unharmed by cyber attack but 'everything could change'

Opening Sunday's weekly cabinet meeting, PM Netanyahu stressed the importance of investing "further resources in order to protect the State of Israel."

IDF cyber defense war room

How Israel can save its elections from hacking

“If the hacker is from the Russian government and not just a criminal, the abilities of Russia, China, the US, England are powerful abilities."

Hacker in a hood

Cyber attack aimed at over 120 Israeli targets thwarted

The attack behaved in the same manner as a previous cyber attack carried out by OILRIG, one of the most active hacking organizations sponsored by the Iranian government.

Cyber hacking (illustrative)

Tech Talk: Coding for kids can now be fun

“The Chinese are enamored with Israeli start-ups.”

Writing on a computer keyboard [Illustrative]

A first legislative step in the fight against cyber threats: New data security regulations

The new regulations strive to remove the vagueness regarding data security in the current laws and regulations, which are simply not compatible with current technological advancements.

Hacker in a hood

UK-funded coding boot camp to launch in Nazareth next week

The launch of the Founders & Coders boot camp in Nazareth comes at a time when the Israeli hi-tech sector is in critical need of skilled manpower.

Nazareth

Hackers take over Israeli news broadcast: 'Allah is great'

The hacker appeared to be from Saudi Arabia, allegedly hacked the satellites due to the "muezzin bill," which has struck anger in many Muslim communities both inside Israel and abroad.

Cyber hackers [illustrative]

Changing the world in 36 hours

Israelis and Indians get together for a weekend hackathon to tackle pressing health challenges faced by the developing world.

Art by Avi Katz