Cybersecurity Israel

Israel unprepared to counter Iranian election meddling on social media, gov't probe finds

The finding comes as Israel enters an election year, which the report described as a particularly vulnerable period for attempts to manipulate public debate.

JULY 7, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Gaby Portnoy, Director General of the Israel National Cyber Directorate at the annual Cyber Week, at the Tel Aviv University, on June 27, 2023.

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.

JULY 7, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

State audit warns Israel’s cyber preparedness gaps threaten economy and security

Israel entered the Israel-Hamas war with major cyber-preparedness gaps, including delayed legislation, limited cabinet oversight, and weak readiness among key economic bodies.

JUNE 9, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A Metro bus with FIFA Log Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee advertising in downtown Los Angeles, California, May 27, 2026; illustrative.

Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds

March's cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority was carried out by a group called "Abadil of Minab," Israeli information security firm Gambit found.

MAY 29, 2026|ByREUTERS, NIV LILIEN

Ex-cyber chief: 'Q-day' could lead to hacking of nuclear weapons

“What will be the October 7 in the cyber space and are we ready for it? To meet this kind of challenge, we need to build better resilience, improve the culture of sharing, change all of the time."

MARCH 25, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

A missile is launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, December 24, 2021. Picture taken December 24, 2021.

CyberArk becomes second most valuable Israeli company on Wall Street

CyberArk’s market cap tops $20 billion as stock soars past $400, securing its spot as the second most valuable Israeli company on Wall Street.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025BySHIRI HABIB-VALDHORN/GLOBES/TNS

Credit cards readers across Israeli stores, gas stations crash in cyberattack

This suspected cyberattack follows previous attempts made by Iran to penetrate Israeli cyber defenses.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL

Hand of customer paying with contactless credit card (illustrative)

Israel's tech industry withstanding war stresses - report

In addition, the report finds that there has been no substantial change in the number of foreign venture capital funds active Israel.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024ByMEYTAL VAIZBERG/GLOBES/TNS

A cybersecurity employee from the Paris 2024 flying squad manages a simulated cyber attack and pretends to resolve it from a computer on the Olympic site which will host the hockey events at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes, near Paris, France, May 3, 2024.

The cyber war against Israel has escalated: How much is it costing us?

The CEO of the National Cyber Defense Authority, Gabi Portnoy, spoke with Maariv and referred to the war on the technological front: "The amount of cyber attacks since October 7 has tripled"

JUNE 26, 2024ByMATAN WASSERMAN

Unlocking the future: A unique exhibition on Israeli cyber technologies

Delve into 25 exhibits, each showcasing a rare lock from a different era, symbolizing Israel's pivotal role in global cybersecurity.

JUNE 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Comptroller: Cyber and information security issues found with Israel Land Authority

The authority has millions of scanned files on land rights, with much of the information collected by the authority sensitive, and some includes personal and business information.

MAY 21, 2024ByEVE YOUNG