Cyber

Trump enlists private sector cyber firms in new offensive against foreign criminal groups

The idea of private sector firms participating in cyber operations against criminal and other targets is not new, and has been controversial in the past.

An illustrative image of a technical team in a governmental cyber environment with the USA flag.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (R) speaks to the media during a news conference at Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 5, 2026 near Leipzig, Germany.

Germany faces daily 'hybrid warfare' attacks, minister warns after explosive drone found at airport

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

'No matter what password you use, I will break it in a fraction of a second'

Hacker. Autonomous AI Agents.

Jeen Technologies CEO hails 'rapid' growth as company deepens footprint in Israel's defense sector


Israel's hi-tech industry faces major AI risks and energy challenges, lags behind global leaders

While things look good now, a major threat looms just around the corner – the artificial intelligence revolution, where Israel is falling behind both the US and China.

Cyber Systems Management

Artificial intelligence is reshaping online shopping - but when AI buys, who’s liable? - opinion

Billions of consumers are placing online orders in a global shopping wave. Behind the scenes, risk management teams prep for surges in claims, returns, and fraud.

E-Commerce; AI online shopping (illustrative)

Valued at $6.1 Billion: Israeli cyber giant raises $435 Million

Armis announced a pre-IPO funding round of $435 million, at an impressive valuation of $6.1 billion. The round was led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity.

Founders of Armis, Nadir Izrael and Yvgeny Dibrov, and Chairman Gili Re’anan.

Tenzai raises $75M to protect code written by AI

Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity startup Tenzai emerges from stealth with one of the largest seed rounds in industry history, aiming to revolutionize penetration testing with autonomous AI

Tenzai

‘A new Israeli dream’: Government earmarks NIS one billion to transform Beersheba and Negev

Officials say the development is designed to meet the demands of a growing metropolitan population.

The high-tech park in the heart of Beer Sheva's innovation district.

Check Point uncovers Microsoft Teams flaws letting hackers fake messages and identities

Researchers warn that new Microsoft Teams vulnerabilities let attackers manipulate chats and spoof trusted users, eroding digital trust at work.

Head of Product Vulnerability Research Check Point Oded Vanunu.

Former chess champion Kramnik recieves threats after Naroditsky's death

Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik asked authorities to investigate threatening messages posted since the death of US grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky.

Chess Grandmasters Vladimir Kramnik and José Martínez Alcántara face off at the World Chess Clash of Blames tournament using anti-cheating technology from Chessarena.com at Sky Guild Gaming Centre on August 19, 2024 in London, England

New AI directorate may test Israel's cyber hierarchy - analysis

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Askal takes charge of the PMO’s new AI authority, leading to concerns about overlapping powers and potential clashes.

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Iran's Intelligence Ministry publishes alleged location of anti-regime TV station in Tel Aviv

Iran's Intelligence Ministry claims to have found a TV studio in Tel Aviv belonging to London-based anti-regime outlet Iran International, and published photographs of contributor's residences.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Doha clears UK activist Andy Hall of defamation over migrant rights case

A Doha court overturned the 2022 defamation conviction of British activist Andy Hall, clearing him of charges linked to his advocacy for migrant workers’ rights ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

Activist Andy Hall attends a meeting at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office to discuss his detainment in Qatar, July 2025.