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National Cyber Directorate urges immediate action to secure cameras amid heightened security risks

"The enemy may use home cameras for espionage and detecting vulnerabilities," the official statement cautioned. The alert emphasized that improperly configured cameras could be a major security risk.

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Hackers steal $48 million in cryptocurrency used by Iran to fund terror

 Iranians walk past a Sepah Bank branch in the capital Tehran, on June 15, 2022; illustrative.

Cyberattack on IRGC-controlled bank causes disruptions, Iranian media claims

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700% spike in cyberattacks on Israel since strike on Iran - Radware


US probes effort to impersonate White House Chief of Staff, WSJ reports

The report said Wiles had told associates that some of her cellphone contacts had been hacked, allowing the impersonator to access private phone numbers.

 President-elect Trump brings Susie Wiles to the podium at an election night

Shin Bet foils 85 Iranian cyber infiltration attempts on Israelis

Among those targeted were senior officials in the defense establishment, political figures, journalists, academics, and media professionals.

 A conversation between an Iranian agent posing as Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs, and an Israeli.

Cyber arms race: Can Israel stay ahead of the increased threats of the Israel-Hamas War? - watch

Perry describes how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the field, how Israel keeps its dominance in the sector, and what the biggest cyber threats private citizens are facing today.

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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."

 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.

Cyber diplomacy or a strategic retreat? US stopping cyber-offensive operations against Russia

The decision to scale back offensive cyber operations comes amid calls from lawmakers and security officials for a stronger US response to cyber threats

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Israel ranked second most targeted country for cyberattacks

In 2023, Israel was in fourth place for the number of attacks after India, the US, and Ukraine.

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Russian-linked bots sow fear, distrust ahead of German vote, researchers find

Cyber experts warn that Russian bots are flooding social media with fake terror threats ahead of Germany’s election.

 People attend an election campaign event of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Heidenheim, Germany, February 9, 2025.

Significant increase of fraud, cyberattacks against Israelis amid Israel-Hamas war - study

"Cyberattack and harassment attempts against civilians have increased by tens of percent over the past year," said VP of Community and Social Affairs Edan Ring.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

EU must designate IRGC as a terror organization - opinion

The EU must take decisive action to counter the growing threat posed by Iran and the IRGC.

 ‘A MONSTER’ – Members of the IRGC attend a ground forces military drill in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran in 2022.

Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan government averaged 2.4m. a day in 2024, report says

Taiwan has complained about what it sees as China's "grey-zone harassment" - from daily military drills and balloons near the island to cyberattacks.

Projection of cyber code on hooded man (llustrative)

US Treasury says documents were stolen by Chinese hackers in 'major incident'

The Treasury Department and BeyondTrust did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.

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