Cyberwarfare

Hackers breach US gas monitoring systems, officials suspect Iranian involvement - report

Iran has a history of targeting ATGs, making it the prime suspect in these breaches, but sources warned CNN that the hackers left little evidence to allow definitive identification. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.
ILLUSTRATION of cybercrime and hacking activity with a laptop displaying a pirate symbol.

Iran-linked hackers use ChatGPT for up to 700,000 cyberattacks daily, UAE warns

Officials said artificial intelligence is being used for reconnaissance, data collection, identifying system vulnerabilities, and generating sophisticated phishing emails.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the expanded meeting of the first plenary meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), in Pyongyang, North Korea.

North Korea denies US claims of cyber attacks, threatens countermeasures

US officials have repeatedly accused North Korea of state-sponsored cyber activity, including hacking and cryptocurrency theft.

|ByREUTERS
Former IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen (ret.) Hertzi Halevi

Beyond a ceasefire, top IDF officer compromised- opinion

These operations blur the line between cyber and traditional warfare. While no physical damage may be immediately visible, the groundwork is being laid for potential future actions

|BySHAY NACHUM

US says it has disrupted notorious 'Qakbot' hacking network

First discovered more than a decade ago, Qakbot is commonly spread through malicious, boobytrapped emails sent to unsuspecting victims.

AUGUST 29, 2023ByREUTERS
Hacker in a dark room (illustrative).

What is the status of US, Israel cyberwars?

The US and Israel have been and will continue to be in a persistent state of cyberwar with a number of adversaries, such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Hezbollah.

JULY 22, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
INSIDE THE Israel National Cyber Directorate.

Does Iran see cyberwar as a way to avoid real war? - analysis

Iran’s regime periodically mentions its cyber capabilities in relation to threats against Israel.

MAY 7, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Hands are seen interfering with cyber code (Illustrative).

Israel Independence Day cyberattack takes down major news website

Credit for the cyberattack was claimed by the group Anonymous Sudan, which says it targeted Israeli sites Maariv, Walla, the Health Ministry and Shin Bet.

APRIL 26, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hands are seen interfering with cyber code (Illustrative).

Leaked Ukraine docs contain sensitive Israeli info - WSJ

Justice Department spokespeople declined to give a comment to the WSJ Saturday on the investigation.

APRIL 9, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Russian flag is seen on the laptop screen in front of a computer screen on which cyber code is displayed, in this illustration picture taken March 2, 2018.

'Operation Cookie Monster': International police action seizes dark web market

People can check if they were victims by visiting https://www.politie.nl/checkyourhack.

APRIL 5, 2023ByREUTERS
Hackers and cybersecurity

How can cybersecurity survive emerging issues?

AI, heightened exposure and rapid expansion are among the challenges faced by the cybersecurity industry in 2023

APRIL 5, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY
David Warshavski, VP Enterprise Security at Sygnia

Hackers attack Israeli media sites including Jerusalem Post

Other media websites hacked were Kan, i24 and Channel 2.

APRIL 5, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustrative image of a hacker.

Israeli cyber security website briefly taken down in cyberattack

The websites of multiple major universities in Israel were attacked by a group of hackers calling themselves 'Anonymous Sudan.'

APRIL 4, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hands are seen interfering with cyber code (Illustrative).

Where is Israel’s private cyberattack sector going?

Multidimensional hacking wars: There are at least four trends and countertrends which will determine the fate of the sector.

APRIL 1, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
ISRAELI CYBER firm NSO Group stopped various ISIS-planned attacks in Europe.