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Cyberwarfare Hackers Join In on Israel–Hamas War With Disruptive Cyberattacks Introduction Over the weekend, the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalated, with Hamas launching a major attack on Israel from Gaza. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas and began retaliating. As the conflict intensifies on the ground, several hacker groups have joined in, conducting…
Iranian state-backed threat actor breaches Israeli organizations Introduction In recent years, a notorious Iranian state-backed threat actor known as Charming Kitten, TA453, Phosphorus, or Ballistic Bobcat, has been responsible for breaching 32 Israeli organizations running unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers. The group, sponsored by the Islamic Republic of Iran, has historically targeted the United States and…
Mac Security Survey 2023 Reveals Insights into Online Behavior and Cybersecurity Myths Introduction In a world where technology plays an increasingly vital role in our lives, individuals must be cognizant of the potential threats they face in the digital realm. As the internet continues to evolve, so do the methods employed by cybercriminals. Mac users,…
Cybersecurity Funding: Israel and US to Invest $4 Million in Critical Infrastructure Security Projects Introduction Government agencies in Israel and the United States have announced plans to invest approximately $4 million in projects aimed at improving the security of critical infrastructure systems. The funding is part of the BIRD Cyber Program, which is a joint…
Joint US–Israel Cybersecurity Initiative Aims to Enhance Critical Infrastructure Resilience Introduction In an effort to address the growing need for enhanced cybersecurity solutions in critical infrastructure sectors, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), and the Israel–US Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation…
The Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure: Iranian Hacktivist Group Targets Israeli Oil Refinery Internet Security Concerns In a recent cyberattack, Israel‘s largest oil refinery, BAZAN Group, was targeted by an Iranian hacktivist group known as Cyber Avengers. The attack resulted in the website of the oil refinery becoming inaccessible for several days, with users either being…
Israel and UAE Collaborate on Cybersecurity Defense Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have joined forces in the fight against cyber threats, with recent collaboration in repelling distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The partnership, established through the Abraham Accords, aims to strengthen relations in the Middle East and build a robust defense against cyberattacks. Joint…
The UAE and Israel Collaborate to Combat Cybersecurity Threats In a game-changing development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel have announced a joint effort to establish a threat intelligence-sharing platform called “Crystal Ball.” The purpose of this digital platform is to detect and repel hackers through collaboration and knowledge sharing around national-level cyberthreats. This…
US and Israel Issue Guidance on Securing Remote Access Software The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), and the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), has released a joint Guide to Securing Remote…
Iranian Hackers Suspected in Watering Hole Attack on Israeli Shipping and Logistics Websites At least eight Israeli websites have been targeted in a watering hole attack that cybersecurity researchers believe could be the work of an Iranian nation-state threat group. The attack campaign, discovered by ClearSky Cyber Security, specifically focuses on shipping and logistics companies….