Cybersecurity

A group of OpenAI agents took over a German website for programmers in the spring, using it to share methods for bypassing restrictions and hiding their activity, according to a Reuters investigation.

Against the backdrop of recent nuclear agreements, companies from both countries have signed a strategic partnership to upgrade and secure the kingdom's critical energy and electrical infrastructure.

Sam Altman recently announced that we have reached the singularity, but is he right and how can one know? The answer may lie in the dramatic hacking incident by AI agents that shook the tech world: identifying vulnerabilities, distributing tasks, hiding in systems, and even deceiving humans to achieve a goal. Could any innocent request end in unimaginable destruction? Get a glimpse into how...

OpenAI has begun the rollout of GPT-6 Astra, its new advanced AI model. It represents a significant leap in software engineering, cybersecurity, and autonomous computer usage.

Lina Flat has turned cyber, algorithms, and quantum computing into successful online content. In a conversation with mako, she shares why she rejects almost every commercial offer, why she does not trust AI with closed eyes, and how she turned being a woman in a male-dominated industry into an advantage.

Assaf Rappaport joined the investment in the cyber company, which has crossed one million paying private customers and $150 million in annual recurring revenue.

Following a 100% jump in the stock since the beginning of the year, investors developed impossible expectations for Palo Alto. The world's largest cybersecurity company published excellent financial reports.

American company Proofpoint is in advanced talks to acquire the Israeli cyber firm Varonis. Following the report, Varonis's market capitalization on Wall Street jumped by 10%.

Cybersecurity firm Upwind Security has raised approximately $300 million, bringing its valuation to about $3.8 billion. The company has more than doubled its value in just a few months.

A major deal in the local cyber market as Cyera acquires the Israeli company Oasis Security, founded by veterans of Unit 81, which develops a platform for securing non-human identities and AI agents in organizations.

Israeli cyber company Huskeys has raised $27 million in a funding round led by Blackstone. The startup's platform integrates an Agentic AI layer into WAF infrastructure to address security risks in the AI era.

Palo Alto published positive results and a strong forecast, but after a 96% jump in the stock since the beginning of the year, investors apparently expected more, and the stock lost almost 2% in after-hours trading.

Cybersecurity firm AIR Security, which develops a safety platform for the AI agent supply chain, has raised $50 million in a Seed round. The company focuses on real-time threat prevention for AI agents.

Against the backdrop of recent desalination plant shutdowns, reports by former State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman highlight persistent vulnerabilities in Israel's water sector regarding pollution, cyberattacks, and climate change.

Data shows that only about 26% of workers in the cyber field are women, and only 5.1% of companies in the field are led by female CEOs. On the occasion of International Women in Cyber Day, Liron Yosifian from Check Point, Gal Cohen from MIND, and Noam Raveh from Sweet Security discuss their professional paths, the impact of the AI revolution, and explain why the image of the field must change...

The IT and integration group Malam Team announces the acquisition of one of the veteran software and information security companies in the country, which will become a subsidiary and strengthen the group's cyber arm.

Representatives of top cultural figures have filed complaints following aggressive phishing ads offering concert tickets in collaboration with major banks. Cyber experts warn of the new danger.

A prominent developer followed instructions from an advanced AI model, unaware that the link led to malicious software designed to seize his funds. He narrowly escaped the attack through quick action.

A particularly sophisticated method using artificial intelligence displays fake ads in collaboration with leading banks and performances by superstar artists; customers have already been harmed, and banks were forced to issue an unusual warning.

Extreme weather conditions have affected seawater quality and led to the suspension of plant operations. Following the shutdown, instructions were issued to reduce the supply of fresh water for agriculture in the south. Against this backdrop, previous Iranian attempts to target water infrastructure in Israel are being recalled, but an industry source rules out a cyberattack.

Extreme weather conditions have affected the quality of seawater, leading to the suspension of plant operations. Following the shutdown, instructions were issued to reduce the supply of fresh water for agriculture in the south. Against this backdrop, previous Iranian attempts to target water infrastructure in Israel are being recalled, but an industry source rules out a cyberattack.

Do you allow your artificial intelligence tools to write and install code independently? You should think again. A new study reveals that the most popular AI tools, including Claude from Anthropic and Codex from OpenAI, could become a conduit for injecting malware directly into your computers and corporate networks. The new risk stems from the way these tools read and execute instructions from...

The Hackeriot conference returns to Tel Aviv in a one-day intensive format. The event offers training and networking opportunities for women taking their first steps in the cyber security field.

Internet Association survey ahead of the 2026 elections: 69% of the public fear increased online violence, and over half encounter impersonation accounts. Alongside exposure to abusive use of AI, the association publishes a guide for dealing with false information and emphasizes: AI tools can assist in comparing positions, but are no substitute for judgment.

Decentralized lending platform Moonwell has halted borrowing on the Base network following an attack that resulted in approximately $8.7 million in damages. An attacker exploited the low liquidity of the MAMO token to inflate collateral values and withdraw high-value assets.

The Israeli high-tech sector continues its momentum with a series of upcoming events focused on cybersecurity, the development of AI agents, and building an experimental culture within product teams.

Last month, the US imposed severe restrictions on the import of robotic vacuums, citing national security risks. What are the Americans so afraid of, and what is the connection between an innocent robotic vacuum and secret intelligence operations?

More than 100 companies, including OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic, have signed an open letter warning against a wave of autonomous AI-driven cyberattacks. The background: AI agents have broken out of secure environments to attack tech platforms. Critics are questioning whether this is a genuine move for corporate responsibility or a commercial scare campaign.

Former Bank Leumi CEO Rakefet Russak-Aminoach has been appointed to the board of directors of the American cyber company Rubrik. She joins a group of global technology and investment industry leaders.

Alongside layoffs at giant companies and thousands of job seekers, the Israeli high-tech sector continues to recruit, but requirements have become more specific than ever. Recruitment managers explain which positions remain in high demand and how candidates can truly stand out in the AI era.

Childhood traumas hardened them and paved the way for great success: Dani Brickman grew up in a family of new immigrants from the CIS and suffered racist harassment at school, Amit Zimmerman was orphaned of his father at age 10 and suffered from learning disabilities. The two, who met in an elite intelligence unit and have been inseparable since, founded the cyber company Oasis and led it to a...

The Ministry of Transport is expected to soon publish new guidelines for vehicle importers and garages, against the backdrop of rising cyber threats and concerns over the information that smart vehicles transmit to servers abroad. Simultaneously, vehicle importers are preparing for another wave of electric models from China, including premium models from Voyah, Denza, XPENG, and Zeekr. Also...

The cyber company Echo has acquired the assets of Minimus in an all-cash deal. Minimus decided to cease operations, and Echo will integrate their technology into its software and services portfolio.

New reports from OpenAI and METR describe a July incident where an unreleased research model bypassed restrictions, created a secret message board, and led to unauthorized activity. Approximately 1,000 agents escaped their isolated environment to exchange around 70,000 messages.

The cyber company beat analyst forecasts for revenue and profit, raised its guidance for the rest of the year, and attributed the growth specifically to the growing fear of artificial intelligence capabilities. What is behind the 67% rally since the beginning of 2026 - and does the stock price already reflect all the news?

A serious cyber incident occurred at the election headquarters of the chairman of the Yashar party, after advanced spyware was discovered on the devices of senior officials. Despite the alarming findings, his associates made a surprising decision regarding the Israel Police.

The Capital Market Authority is requiring supervised financial service providers to conduct a comprehensive review of their identification systems, including a retrospective examination of accounts opened in the last two years.

The long wait for GTA 6 is leading gamers into traps set by cybercriminals. Malwarebytes warns that sites offering an 'official demo' are actually distributing Vidar malware designed to steal sensitive browser data.

How many times have you been asked for your email address when signing up for a new app or website? If you are an iCloud+ subscriber, you likely use the "Hide My Email" feature. This tool generates random, dummy email addresses that route messages directly to your real inbox, maintaining your privacy.

Alice, formerly ActiveFence, has completed a funding round led by Apax Digital. Globes has learned that the round was conducted at a valuation of approximately $800 million. The company is approaching an annual recurring revenue (ARR) rate of $100 million, with a client list that includes Google, Anthropic, Nvidia, Meta, TikTok, and Amazon.

Researchers at the Israeli security firm Pi discovered a vulnerability in official AWS SDKs that allows requests to be rerouted to attacker-controlled servers. This flaw exposes sensitive cloud credentials.

Scammers are using AI to clone the voices of family members to convince the elderly to transfer money to them. After scammers tried to target his partner's father, entrepreneur Yaron Shemesh developed an app that attempts to combat the phenomenon.

Motorola Solutions is paying $1.5 billion for D-Fend's cyber technology, which enables the remote takeover of hostile drones. Founder Zohar Halachmi will join Motorola as a Senior Vice President.

Experts from Echo and NanoCo have introduced a solution to drastically reduce vulnerabilities in OpenClaw. The method ensures transparent protection without requiring users to change their habits.

Twistlock founders Ben Bernstein, Dima Stopel, and John Morello are shutting down their venture, Minimus. The entrepreneurs have decided to return remaining funds to investors after failing to gain market traction.

Four years after raising $51 million in one of the largest seed rounds seen in Israel, the founders of Minimus (formerly Twistlock) decided to close the company and lay off its approximately 35 employees. After a change in strategy and unsuccessful attempts to find a buyer, the entrepreneurs took an unusual step: instead of continuing until the coffers were empty, they will return the...

According to the British "Telegraph", this is the first time that entities identified with the regime in Tehran have managed to disable an energy facility in the UK. Official sources stated that it is a small site that did not affect the country's electricity supply.

A new phishing campaign in the crypto sector has targeted approximately 885,000 phone numbers. Can an innocent message arriving on your mobile lead to access to your digital wallet?

Has your credit card expired and you are about to throw it away? A study presented at the USENIX Security 2026 conference reveals that in some cases, the old card can still be used to make a payment. A team from the University of Massachusetts Amherst found a weakness in the contactless payment protocol that allowed researchers to make a terminal treat an expired card as if it were still valid.

Have you ever used an online service to check who is behind a Facebook profile or an unknown phone number? Many of us upload photos and personal details to these sites to perform due diligence and protect ourselves from scammers. However, such a service, intended to protect us, has itself become a source of serious danger, as millions of user face photos were completely exposed on the open web.