Cyberattack

Government websites, financial institutions, telecommunications companies, and critical infrastructure are among the variety of targets for the attacks.

The report said Wiles had told associates that some of her cellphone contacts had been hacked, allowing the impersonator to access private phone numbers.

Among those targeted were senior officials in the defense establishment, political figures, journalists, academics, and media professionals.

Perry describes how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the field, how Israel keeps its dominance in the sector, and what the biggest cyber threats private citizens are facing today.

“What will be the October 7 in the cyber space and are we ready for it? To meet this kind of challenge, we need to build better resilience, improve the culture of sharing, change all of the time."

The decision to scale back offensive cyber operations comes amid calls from lawmakers and security officials for a stronger US response to cyber threats

In 2023, Israel was in fourth place for the number of attacks after India, the US, and Ukraine.

Cyber experts warn that Russian bots are flooding social media with fake terror threats ahead of Germany’s election.

"Cyberattack and harassment attempts against civilians have increased by tens of percent over the past year," said VP of Community and Social Affairs Edan Ring.

The EU must take decisive action to counter the growing threat posed by Iran and the IRGC.