May 03, 2022
Israel to counter terror with bolstered cyber defense
The government has ordered communications firms to step up cyber security efforts in the wake of a rise in attempted hacking attacks. By Erin Viner "We are trying to put…
Nov 19, 2021
Gantz’ housecleaner indicted for Iran spy attempt
A staff member at the residence of Defense Minister Benny Gantz has been charged with espionage on behalf of "an agent identified with Iran." By Erin Viner The Israeli Security…
Nov 03, 2021
Twin Iran-linked cyberattacks on Israel
An Israeli medical facility and an LGBTQ website are the latest targets of a group affiliated with the Islamic Republic calling itself “Black Shadow.” By Erin Viner The hacking cell…
Oct 28, 2021
IDF welcomes new Cyber Chief
An IDF Brigadier General who can only be identified as “R” for security purposes has assumed command of the Spectrum of the Cyber Directorate. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner…
Oct 15, 2020
Major cyberattacks target Iran
Iran’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (Maher) reported a “large-scale” cyberattack on two government institutions in the Islamic Republic, according to Iranian media. Neither of the two official agencies were…