Cybersecurity Israel

Iranian emigre entrepreneur wages war on hackers

Zafran Security CEO Sanaz Yashar immigrated to Israel from Tehran at the age 17. She now heads the company specializes in detecting and mitigating software vulnerabilities

MARCH 10, 2026|ByASSAF GILEAD/GLOBES/TNS

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.

How Israel's cyber chief is navigating through the dystopian cyber-AI period - exclusive

Israel’s cyber chief Yossi Karadi warns AI is supercharging hackers, deepfakes, and mass attacks. In an exclusive interview, he outlines new defenses, counterstrikes, and a push for a cyber law.

MARCH 5, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Cyber incident reports in Israel rose 55% in 2025, according to INCD chief

Head of the Israel National Cyber Directorate, Yossi Karadi, noted the 55% increase in incident reports this year, with most being specific targeted attack indicators.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

An illustration of Israeli data being hacked.

Hackers stole 2 quadrillion bytes of data from Israelis in recent years, cyber chief tells 'Post'

Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) Chief Yossi Karadi told The Jerusalem Post that Israel is among the three countries most targeted by hackers worldwide.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Unlocking the future: A unique exhibition on Israeli cyber technologies

Delve into 25 exhibits, each showcasing a rare lock from a different era, symbolizing Israel's pivotal role in global cybersecurity.

JUNE 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Comptroller: Cyber and information security issues found with Israel Land Authority

The authority has millions of scanned files on land rights, with much of the information collected by the authority sensitive, and some includes personal and business information.

MAY 21, 2024ByEVE YOUNG

STATE COMPTROLLER Matanyahu Englman condemned the assignment of female cadets in the IDF officers’ course to guard terrorists who committed violent acts of sexual assault and murder on October 7, the writer notes.

Six months since Oct. 7, YL Ventures partner: Not out of the woods

Passover perspectives: Israeli executives answer the Four Questions

APRIL 18, 2024BySHARON SEEMANN

Israeli civil servants' personal data latest casualty in Iranian cyber-war - report

Iran and Israel continue to wage a cyberwar in the shadows as a court orders the end of a gag order on the leak.

JANUARY 13, 2024ByYUVAL BARNEA

Israeli startup funding plummets 60%, yet M&A landscape thrives with cybersecurity focus

Despite a decline in VC fundraising, the industry remains resilient, with a focus on cybersecurity consolidation.

JANUARY 2, 2024ByZACHY HENNESSEY

Israel's economic future hinges on strategic investments

Expert: Large investments are likely waiting for the right moment to flow.

DECEMBER 7, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY

Partner and Head of Assurance and High-Tech cluster at PwC Israel, Yaron Weizenbluth.

Israel's Check Point data shows October cyberattack rise

Check Point Chief Executive Gil Shwed said 98% of the company's customers were outside Israel and it had successfully launched new technologies and completed acquisitions.

OCTOBER 30, 2023ByREUTERS