Cyberattack

Iran accelerates AI-driven influence campaigns amid internal unrest

Iran’s expanding use of AI in influence operations is reshaping how it targets Israel and Western countries, raising concerns about the future of cyber and information warfare.

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In the age of AI warfare, Israel’s strongest defense is its people - opinion

Anti-regime protesters gather in Tehran, January 5, 2026; illustrative.

WATCH: Iran arrests 'Mossad agent' participating in ongoing nationwide protests

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Israeli firm Cyber 2.0 launches ‘last-line’ defense for industrial networks


Cyberattack on Shamir Medical Center leaks emails, medical record system remains secure

The announcement followed a Thursday report of an attempted hack into the hospital’s servers during Yom Kippur that had been blocked, raising fears of broader damage.

View of the Shamir Medical Center. January 30, 2025.

Concerns for patient data after suspected cyberattack on Shamir Medical Center

The hospital’s operations continued as normal, but experts are examining whether or not sensitive data may have been leaked. 

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European airports work to bring check-in back to normal after cyberattack

Governments and companies have been the targets of cyberattacks in recent months, including luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, which had to pause production as a result.

Travellers queue to check-in at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, following a disruption to check-in and boarding systems caused by a cyberattack which has affected several major European airports, resulting in flight delays and cancellations, in Greater London, Britain, September 20, 2025.

European airports race to fix check-in glitch after cyberattack

Europe’s busiest airports, including Heathrow and Berlin, faced delays and cancellations after a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in systems. Recovery efforts are underway.

Travellers wait near check-in desks at Heathrow Airport Terminal 2, amid flight delays and cancellations, resulting from a disruption to check-in and boarding systems caused by a cyberattack which has affected several major European airports, in Greater London, Britain, September 20, 2025.

Cyberattack disrupts European airports including Heathrow, Brussels

Communication errors also grounded thousands of flights at the two airports in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.

Travellers wait near a check-in area at Heathrow Airport Terminal 2, amid flight delays and cancellations, resulting from a disruption to check-in and boarding systems caused by a cyberattack which has affected several major European airports, in Greater London, Britain, September 20, 2025.

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.

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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.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

'Yemen Cyber Army' hacker who defaced Israeli, US websites sentenced in UK

Mashriky would target low security websites, often creating pages with messages about his "religious and political ideology."

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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.

Ukraine claims it hacked Russia's nuclear submarine, leaks classified data

Ukrainian hackers gained access to a wide range of classified materials related to the submarine, including detailed technical documentation, combat instructions, and engineering reports.

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