Cybersecurity
Iran-linked hackers claim breach of FBI director's personal email, DOJ official confirms break-in
A Justice Department official confirmed to Reuters that Patel's emails were compromised but did not go into detail.
Israel cyber chief: Iran war has delayed cyber law, bill could be passed in 2027 post-elections
Israel major target for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, study finds
Elron Ventures reports strong 2025 results as it pivots to defense tech growth strategy
Messaging service WhatsApp discovers advanced cyberespionage campaign
In a statement, WhatsApp said that fewer than 200 users worldwide had potentially been impacted.
Iranian hackers disrupted hostage deal negotiations in Cairo
An Israeli AI firm uncovered an Iranian cyberattack that infiltrated diplomatic talks in Cairo, targeting officials from Egypt, the US and Qatar.
Cyber directorate thwarts Iranian cyber attack targeting post-traumatic IDF veterans
The directorate urged citizens to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links, sharing personal information with unverified sources, and to rely only on recognized organizations for psychological assistance.
Wikimedia under investigation by US Congress regarding foreign involvement in articles about Israel
This includes questions concerning the tools and methods Wikipedia utilizes to identify and stop malicious conduct that injects bias or undermines a neutral point of view on its platform.
Israeli security remediation company Seemplicity raises $50 million
Seemplicity will use this funding to increase its investment in AI capabilities and support a rapid expansion of its marketing strategy.
Thoma Bravo in talks to buy Israeli cybersecurity firm Armis at $5b. valuation
Insight Partners is in talks to sell Israeli cybersecurity firm Armis to Thoma Bravo for $5B, possibly ahead of an IPO. Insight Partners could gain up to $3B.
Palo Alto founder Nir Zuk retires
Zuk will be replaced by Lee Klarich, the company’s Chief Product Officer since 2017 and a team member since 2006.
Israeli Cyber Directorate employee arrested in US on suspicion of pedophilia
Alexandrovich worked in cyber-threat intelligence and active defense; took part in shaping Israel’s cyber policy and in international forums; and advised various government bodies.
Ono College launches groundbreaking Cyber Security MBA for global leaders
Program combines business acumen with cutting-edge training in cyber forensics and digital defense
Vulnerabilities exposed: Israeli company reveals how users can hack ChatGPT accounts remotely
The Israeli cybersecurity company Zenity revealed how one could take control of a ChatGPT account and extract sensitive information without the user clicking any link.
