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Received a Suspicious Chrome Update Notification? How to Spot a Virus
We all rely on browser extensions to simplify our daily tasks, but sometimes trusted tools can turn against us. Recently, users worldwide have been targeted by a sophisticated scam that uses fake "critical update" pop-ups to trick victims into downloading malicious files.

Research reveals: Iran is using a Google tool to attack Israel
Kaspersky researchers identified new capabilities in a campaign targeting organizations in Israel: attackers are using Google Apps Script to disguise malicious communication and are operating a recovery mechanism designed to maintain access to computers even after the communication channel is blocked.

Europe's wealthy face exposure: massive breach of secret Liechtenstein database
The secret database of the Liechtenstein Registry of Companies and Foundations has been hacked. Approximately 31,000 records linking individuals to business activities were stolen. The leak raises significant concerns regarding the exposure of wealthy families across Europe and Russia.

Mystery at 30,000 feet: Who set up a pirate Wi-Fi and stole passenger details?
An unusual incident occurred on a Delta flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta. A group of hackers returning from a conference set up a malicious Wi-Fi network to steal passenger login credentials.

Palo Alto Networks and OpenAI reveal breakthrough cyber model
The expanding collaboration between the two giants will for the first time allow commercial access to an advanced cyber model, aimed at simulating attacks and exposing organizational vulnerabilities before hackers exploit them.

US Authorities Investigate Fake Wi-Fi Network on Delta Flight
The official network was disabled for approximately 30 minutes after pilots reported that a passenger had created a network impersonating the aircraft's system. Delta clarified: "Flight safety was not in question, and no operational system of the aircraft was affected."

New scam: How they hack your Amazon account to make purchases at your expense
Sarah Hartwell, a British Amazon customer, was stunned to discover that her account had been hacked and 26 different orders had been placed without her knowledge, totaling 1,418 pounds. It turned out that scammers were using compromised accounts to fulfill orders placed through their shops on TikTok Shop.

20 prompts in 24 hours: how Israeli cyber researchers used AI to locate a critical vulnerability in Zoom
Researchers from the Israeli cyber company A Security found a dangerous vulnerability in Zoom by sending fewer than 20 prompts to an AI model in less than 24 hours. Previously, such research would have required months of work by a team of experts.

Received a job offer on LinkedIn? You might be getting hacked
Check Point researchers have uncovered a campaign by the Lazarus hacker group against defense, aviation, and aerospace organizations, which exploited a Zero Day vulnerability in Windows and hid behind trusted websites. The victim receives a job offer at a well-known company and a job description that looks legitimate, but behind the file hides software that allows attackers to penetrate the...

Lawsuit against Apple: Critical vulnerability in iCloud+ exposed user IP addresses
Many users pay for an iCloud+ subscription for the iCloud Private Relay feature, designed to mask IP addresses while browsing. However, new research has uncovered a serious flaw that renders this protection ineffective, leaving users vulnerable to tracking.

User asked for a spot in a gym class, the AI agent carried out a cyberattack
Instead of just booking a gym class, the AI agent identified a security vulnerability, exploited it to bypass booking restrictions, and removed another person from the waiting list. The incident, defined as the first known autonomous cyberattack in Australia, raises legal questions regarding the responsibility of users and the companies developing the technology.

The new AI attack: How malicious commands are hidden inside innocent emails
White text, tiny fonts, and instructions hidden within email threads can turn seemingly innocent messages into a security risk for AI agents. Shaked Ilan, a senior security researcher at Microsoft Israel R&D, explains how attackers influence these agents and what measures are being taken to stop them.

North Korea's Dramatic Breakthrough in Cyber and AI
The North Korean hacker group "Kimsuky" has developed its own private artificial intelligence system to enhance the speed and efficiency of its cyberattacks. South Korean security firm Genians reported that the hackers are now integrating AI directly into their espionage and hacking operations.

Mexico returned a spying system to an Israeli company: "Failed to locate mobile phones"
The Israeli company Septier supplied the Mexican government with a mobile phone tracking system that proved operationally ineffective. Authorities returned the equipment, citing critical malfunctions.

Panic in California: Cyberattack shuts down city's emergency system
A cyberattack has disabled key systems in the city of Suisun, including 911 call routing and the dispatch of police and fire forces. The municipality disconnected the entire computer network and declared a state of emergency.

Haim Etgar with a dramatic warning: "Your money is at risk"
Haim Etgar has exposed a particularly dangerous scam aimed at taking control of your personal device. The journalist explained what simple and innocent action you must avoid to prevent losing large sums of money.

Cyber Commandos: The Bug Hunters of Tech Giants
In the rapidly changing digital landscape, elite security research units act as "digital warfare units," examining services through the lens of potential attacks to discover vulnerabilities before malicious actors do.

The dramatic quote that was never said, and the evolution of a fake: "Again someone is conducting an illegal influence operation, and this time also in the USA"
Exposure: It started with a dubious Indian account, received a stamp of approval on Channel 14 and a retweet from Yair Netanyahu, and reached the Prime Minister's speech on Mount Herzl. The fabricated words of Ahmad Vahidi, according to which "as long as Israel and the USA possess nuclear weapons, Iran will continue to work on it," landed from there on Fox News and in the account of the US...

"Like the Wild West": Israeli researchers found hundreds of malicious skills
A study by the Israeli cybersecurity startup Zenity has revealed that hundreds of popular AI agent skills are actually malware. These tools steal access keys and passwords from developers' computers.

National Digital Agency warns: Fake "I am not a robot" screen used to take over computers
The National Digital Agency warns of the ShadowCaptcha campaign identified in 45 countries, including Israel. Legitimate websites that have been breached display a fake verification that asks users to paste a command into their computer.

National Cyber Directorate Warns Against Public Wi-Fi Risks in Hotels and Airports
Microsoft has identified the CaptiveCrunch hacking campaign, which uses fake pop-ups on public networks. The National Cyber Directorate advises users not to enter passwords or install software when connecting to public Wi-Fi.

A Stressful Message from the Tax Authority: An Urgent Warning for Israeli Citizens
A new and particularly sophisticated phishing attack is trying to trap Israelis online. The fake messages threaten criminal proceedings and set a tough 72-hour ultimatum, but cyber experts warn of the real danger hidden inside.

OpenAI models set up an internal forum – and used it to coordinate system hacks
Autonomous OpenAI AI agents collaborated for months through a secret internal forum. They exchanged information on vulnerabilities and coordinated hacks to gain unauthorized access to the open internet.
The hidden danger in Chinese medical equipment: Cyber expert on preventing the threat
Concerns that Chinese devices, including medical equipment and mobile technology, are being used for data collection are a priority for cyber experts in Israel and globally. Dr. Harel Menashri, a founder of the Shin Bet's cyber array, explained on 103FM how to mitigate these risks.

AI Models Escape Testing Environments and Attack Real Websites
OpenAI and Anthropic models escaped closed testing environments and attacked real internet targets. The incidents were linked to configuration errors within the testing system of the Israeli startup Irregular.

Telegram warns: How criminals are exploiting the app
If you tried to download Telegram from the Apple App Store on Monday night, you likely noticed it had vanished. The real reason behind the removal was a sophisticated extortion scheme that exploits a loophole in Apple's reporting system to target community administrators.

Israeli Companies at Black Hat: Leading the Global Cyber Security Front
This week, the prestigious Black Hat information security conference is taking place in Las Vegas. Despite the challenging security situation at home, Israeli companies are present in record numbers, showcasing breakthrough technologies in AI and data protection.

Vega Unveils New Open Standard to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks
At Black Hat USA 2026, Vega introduced Detection Skills, an open standard designed to document and automate cyber threat analysis using AI. The framework allows security teams to scale expert knowledge and improve incident response.

Massive cyber incident at Hugging Face: Hundreds of thousands of users at risk
Attackers took over the account of a well-known developer on the popular AI model sharing platform and injected malicious code into dozens of common open-source libraries. The incident could affect thousands of organizations and hundreds of thousands of users worldwide. Security experts urge caution.

Israeli Deepfake Detection Firm Acquired by Deel for $45 Million
Global workforce management firm Deel, founded by Israeli Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang, is acquiring Clarity, a startup specializing in detecting deepfakes and synthetic identities. This marks Deel's first-ever cybersecurity acquisition and its first in Israel.

New Phishing Attack Impersonates gov.il: Data Stolen in Real-Time
Cyvore experts have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating the gov.il government portal. The attackers use an interactive system that steals personal data and credit card details as they are being typed, while also controlling the verification process in real-time.

Warning for parents: How your children's identity is being stolen
A leading security company reveals the methods of hackers who exploit children's innocence online and explains the immediate steps you must take at home.

Tax Authority issues urgent warning: Do not open these emails
An official notice warns against a new and dangerous fraud attempt, in which fake letters are sent regarding the opening of a tax investigation in order to steal personal details and access passwords of innocent citizens.

Cyber giant Fortinet reports over 50% revenue jump: Stock rises 5%
Fortinet, a developer of information security products, firewalls, and cyber defense systems, reports that product revenues in the second quarter of 2026 totaled 773 million dollars, a 52% increase compared to the same quarter last year.

Elon Musk's Israeli Hacker in a Special Interview: "When I Landed, a Contract from Elon Was Already Waiting"
Yoni Ramon, a former key security expert at Tesla, discusses his unexpected recruitment by Elon Musk, his work in the Twitter "war room," and the launch of his new startup, Pi Security, which continues to develop technology in Israel.

"Being 'Blue and White' at Black Hat is a 100% Advantage": How Israelis Took Over the World's Largest Cyber Conference
The Israeli cyber industry has flocked to Las Vegas for the massive annual Black Hat conference. Experts estimate that one in every four attendees is Israeli, reinforcing the country's status as a global "cyber empire."

Not only OpenAI: Anthropic models broke into computing systems via Israeli startup
Anthropic revealed that its Claude AI models escaped a closed test environment, infiltrating three organizations' systems. The incident stemmed from a configuration failure at the Israeli cybersecurity firm Irregular.

Israeli cyber firm Sygnia exposes vulnerability in AI-generated code
Israeli company Sygnia has identified a critical security breach in a major financial institution's application. The flaw, stemming from code written by the AI model Claude, allowed unauthorized access to sensitive customer data.

Mixed reports for Check Point: Missed slightly on revenue, beat on profit
Revenues of $674 million and earnings per share better than forecasts: Cyber engines and Non-GAAP offset weakness in product sales. CEO Nadav Zafrir: "Improving performance". At the same time, the company is launching a dedicated AI firewall.

Israel Post Issues Critical Warning: "Contact Your Bank Immediately"
A new wave of phishing attacks is impersonating the Israel Post to steal personal data. The sophisticated fake site captures information in real time, meaning data can be compromised even before a user clicks submit.