Cybersecurity
OpenAI agents allegedly hacked government and university websites without prompting - NYT
Researchers said that the AI was prompted to do mundane data collection, but struggled to get the information it needed and instead hacked into websites.
Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website in a potential first for AI
New Zealand says China is its most persistent state-backed cyber threat
Leaked FBI data includes sensitive details on counterespionage work against China, Russia, cartels
Iranian bot campaign targets Nova festival massacre survivors with severe online abuse, propaganda
A "sustained and multi-layered digital campaign" that hurls abusive comments and shares videos about the survivors is not being combated effectively by social media platforms.
What the world can learn from the cybersecurity ecosystem in Israel
Cybersecurity is a major challenge of the digital era affecting everyone. Israel is a leading global cybersecurity hub and a model to follow. It serves as an example.
Israel unprepared to counter Iranian election meddling on social media, gov't probe finds
The finding comes as Israel enters an election year, which the report described as a particularly vulnerable period for attempts to manipulate public debate.
The biggest cybersecurity risks in streaming, gaming, and online entertainment
Discover the biggest cybersecurity risks in streaming, gaming, and online entertainment. See how much damage they have done and how to protect yourself.
Iran-linked hackers used Israeli IT providers to target government bodies
Once installed, the tool can infiltrate programs used to access other computers. Malware disguised as legitimate updates sent by the IT provider can be sent to the customer.
Egypt inaugurates massive ‘Octagon’ military headquarters in regional power push - analysis
Egypt opened its new Octagon Strategic Command Headquarters, presenting the huge military center as a symbol of modernization and Cairo’s growing influence in the region.
Cyber security company NewCore raises $66 million
Among the investors in the company's round, which was founded by serial entrepreneurs and 8200 alumni: Assaf Rappaport, Yevgeny Dibrov, and Ofer Ben-Noon.
Snyk to lay off 90 employees
Snyk was founded by Israelis in the UK and the US, and in 2020 operated a development center in Israel with several hundred employees
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Israeli security firms play defense against drone, cyber threats
CYBER AFFAIRS: One cybersecurity company, KELA Group, referred to the World Cup, which is ongoing in the US, Mexico, and Canada, as the “largest digital battlefield in history.”
SailPoint acquires Israeli startup Entro for approximately $200 million
The Tel Aviv–based company, a leader in non-human identity (NHI) security, will assist the American giant in sealing security breaches in the era of autonomous agents.
