Cybersecurity
AI-cybersecurity firm becomes Israel's latest unicorn after $360 million funding round
Torq, a cybersecurity startup specializing in managing security operations through autonomous artificial intelligence agents, raised funding from Merlin Ventures.
Greece announces cooperation agreement with Israel on anti-drone systems, cybersecurity
Real-time cloud security: The American seal for a Tel Aviv start-up
Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say
Messaging service WhatsApp discovers advanced cyberespionage campaign
In a statement, WhatsApp said that fewer than 200 users worldwide had potentially been impacted.
Iranian hackers disrupted hostage deal negotiations in Cairo
An Israeli AI firm uncovered an Iranian cyberattack that infiltrated diplomatic talks in Cairo, targeting officials from Egypt, the US and Qatar.
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.
Wikimedia under investigation by US Congress regarding foreign involvement in articles about Israel
This includes questions concerning the tools and methods Wikipedia utilizes to identify and stop malicious conduct that injects bias or undermines a neutral point of view on its platform.
Israeli security remediation company Seemplicity raises $50 million
Seemplicity will use this funding to increase its investment in AI capabilities and support a rapid expansion of its marketing strategy.
Thoma Bravo in talks to buy Israeli cybersecurity firm Armis at $5b. valuation
Insight Partners is in talks to sell Israeli cybersecurity firm Armis to Thoma Bravo for $5B, possibly ahead of an IPO. Insight Partners could gain up to $3B.
Palo Alto founder Nir Zuk retires
Zuk will be replaced by Lee Klarich, the company’s Chief Product Officer since 2017 and a team member since 2006.
Israeli Cyber Directorate employee arrested in US on suspicion of pedophilia
Alexandrovich worked in cyber-threat intelligence and active defense; took part in shaping Israel’s cyber policy and in international forums; and advised various government bodies.
Ono College launches groundbreaking Cyber Security MBA for global leaders
Program combines business acumen with cutting-edge training in cyber forensics and digital defense
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.
