Cybersphere

Satellite hacking poses growing global threat as cyber defenses weaken, Israeli official warns

An Israeli cyber official warns that rising satellite attacks could disrupt global communications, aviation and shipping as space networks expand rapidly.

Israel National Cyber Directorate Director of Guidance and Spectrum Defense Kobi Menashe.
Patrice Caine, chairman and CEO of the French defence firm Thales, gives a keynote address at the Thales Tech Summit - UK Edition in London on September 14, 2026.

Speed of increase in cyberattacks by state, non-state actors 'frightening,' says Thales CEO

Hacker stealing money

Israeli company finds over one million online fraud cases, including fake hostage forum listings

Homayoun Sameyah Najafabadi vists the Beheshtieh Jewish cemetery in southern Tehran, January 9, 2015

Iran authorities summon Jewish rep. over community's pro-Israel likes on social media


Mobileye, Ford to jointly develop advanced driver assistance systems

The deal marks the first time that the No. 2 US automaker is committing to the Israel-based company’s technology for the entire lifecycle of its next-generation vehicles


NYC cyber center in Soho reopened amid efforts to lead COVID-19 recovery

A delegation of Israeli hi-tech CEOs led by Erel Margalit, founder and chairman of Jerusalem Venture Partners, arrived in New York to reopen the city-backed cyber center.

JVP Chairman Erel Margalit (standing) at a meeting in New York

Report: Decline in number of Israeli hi-tech exits in midst of COVID-19

IVC-Meitar study finds there were only 52 deals in first half of 2020 compared to 77 in 2019; however report also finds increase in average deal value

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Microsoft and Samsung team up on real estate and property management

New pilot collaboration offers single, integrated portal for managing devices and smart appliances in buildings

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RUN:AI helps British research center use machine learning to fight COVID

Using the Israeli company's technology, the center can now conduct more experiments, utilize resources more efficiently, and speed up completion of data science models

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SafeRide Technologies joins AUTOSAR automotive architecture partnership

The Israeli company will contribute its significant expertise in AI-based cybersecurity and vehicle health management to the industry partnership.


LeddarTech acquires Israel's VayaVision to upgrade autonomous driving

The combined technologies of the two companies are expected to accelerate development of safe and affordable solutions that can be adapted to any sensor or vehicle configuration


XM Cyber secures $17 million in funding

The Israeli cyber security company is expanding its capabilities as a result of the growth in demand for its ability to simulate sophisticated cyberattacks.

XM Cyber CEO Noam Erez

Israel's Driivz to deploy electric vehicle charging in Europe

The Israeli company will supply Budapest-based MOL Group, a major player in the electric vehicle market, with an EV charging management platform as well as a self-service app for drivers.

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Max Security partners with Sweden's Safeture to expand risk analysis

The combination of MAX's intelligence and Safeture's technology is seen as boosting capabilities to manage crises and protect employees in challenging environments

Noam Schiller, president & founder of MAX Security