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Taking fewer photos but the battery is dropping? Technology experts warn about default permissions that give the camera free access to device resources. Here is how to check in a minute if it is using your network without your knowledge.

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 North Korean hacker group exploited the decentralized structure of the Hyperliquid platform to launder $30 million. The incident occurred amid plans by the Donald Trump administration to tighten oversight of the crypto sector.

Users in Israel report that attempting to connect to WhatsApp Web leads to an immediate account ban on their mobile device, with some caught in a recurring loop of bans. An expert in the field explains what is likely behind the glitch and which actions should be avoided right now to keep your account safe.

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...

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.

The disturbing wave of blocks on the popular application in Israel has reached two well-known journalists, one of whom was forced to move to an alternative platform to continue communicating with his sources and working continuously.

An American investigative journalist managed to bypass the safety mechanisms of artificial intelligence and extract highly classified information, without using hacking code but through simple psychological manipulation that left experts stunned.

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.

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?

Did you think the private chat stays inside the screen? Data shows that heart-to-heart conversations with AI have already been used as evidence in murder trials, extracted by hackers, and used to train commercial models. A new survey by DuckDuckGo reveals that although 50% of the public do not trust the government, they share with AI deep secrets they have never told anyone. This is how models...

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 US Department of Justice announced that federal agencies, including the Fed and NASA, were targeted by a Chinese-sponsored hacking group. The group utilized attack platforms known as QScan and QTRouter.

OpenAI has exposed a Russian influence campaign that exploited AI to promote a fictitious Israeli "research institute" called the International Burke Institute (IBI). The operation used plagiarized academic work and fabricated indices to present Russia in a positive light.

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.

Following recent fraud cases and phishing attempts, WhatsApp is announcing several new updates that will better secure your account and ensure you won't be the next victim of scammers.

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.

Researchers from Crimson Flare claim that models running on a home computer can be hacked within minutes — and could instruct users on how to produce explosives, chemical and biological weapons.

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.

Researchers from four leading US universities tested nine employee monitoring programs and discovered that all of them shared identifying information with third parties. In some cases, browsing data and real-time location were also collected.

AliExpress uses the WebAudio API to generate digital fingerprints for user tracking. The technique was discovered after a security researcher noticed glitches in his Bluetooth headphones.

One of Israel's most influential intellectual property experts, Advocate Eran Pizanti, has passed away at 56. He was widely known for his leading role in the fight against online piracy.

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.

A TrendAI study identified 6,300 control and automation systems connected to the internet near data centers in the USA. The more alarming finding: in facilities built since 2021, the exposure rate is more than twice as high compared to older data centers.

The French tax authority's database was breached, and information on approximately 678,000 citizens is now being offered on the darknet. In addition to the harm to taxpayers, this is an embarrassing incident for a country that promised technological leadership.

According to the indictment, since 2013, the hackers have infiltrated 144 US universities, dozens of companies and government agencies, and stolen more than 31 terabytes of academic information and intellectual property.

After the leak at Bits of Gold, the truly important question arises: not whether an organization will be hacked, but whether it will know how to minimize the damage, protect its customers, and recover. Attorney Rami Tamam explains how information that seems innocent can become a dangerous tool in the hands of attackers.

After malicious actors impersonated Eyal Golan and Sarit Hadad to steal credit card details, they are now targeting bank customers. Which financial brand was forced to intervene?

Israeli crypto firm Bits of Gold reported a data breach affecting 250,000 customers following a cyberattack on a third-party analytics provider. While funds remain secure, the company warns of potential targeted phishing attempts.

The US administration is changing the rules of the game in the fight against cybercrime: a new White House memorandum establishes a program that will allow private American cyber companies to carry out active cyber operations under government supervision.

Online fraud and social engineering have become one of the main threats in messaging apps, with over $425 million stolen in the US alone using these methods, according to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data. To combat this phenomenon, Meta's engineering division unveiled Scam Alert this past weekend — a new security tool embedded in the WhatsApp application. The system is designed to identify...

Crypto company Bits of Gold reported a cyber incident involving the potential theft of customer personal data. The company confirmed that funds and digital assets remain secure.

A report by the Israeli cyber company BrandShield found a 77% increase in domains related to Delta and 122% around Hilton compared to last year. El Al saw a 19% increase in suspicious domains between April and June 2026. Scammers are also increasingly impersonating El Al representatives in private messages to customers.

Singapore police warn of a wave of sophisticated attacks. Malware installed during a "job test" allowed attackers to bypass two-factor authentication, infiltrate the corporate code repository, and bypass transfer limits.

Imagine opening your iPhone in the morning and finding an official notification from Apple warning you that someone is trying to hack your device. This is exactly what recently happened to many users around the world. The tech giant sent a new wave of security alerts to users in 110 different countries, warning them that they may be the target of a highly sophisticated cyberattack based on...