Online security

Jewish schoolgirls get lost in NY creek tunnel, online abuse follows

The girls, students from the Toras Emachu school in Monsey, New York, had been visiting Nyack Memorial Park on a school trip.

 Police officers keep guard outside the Rolls Building of the High Court ahead of the appearance of Britain's Prince Harry in London, June 6, 2023.
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ADIR, Fiverr launch Israel Tech Fellowship & Buildathon to combat online antisemitism

A photorealistic image generated by the AI chatbot Grok of a Reuters journalist is shown on a phone’s screen in this illustration picture taken January 22, 2026.

Governments worldwide crack down on Grok over sexualized AI content - explainer

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Israeli cybersecurity start-up Memcyco is turning the tide against digital impersonation


Welcome to the password apocalypse: 16 billion Apple, Google, Facebook passwords leaked 

Researchers have just confirmed the largest data breach ever, with 16 billion logins up for grabs. What started as a mysterious leak is now being called a blueprint for mass exploitation.

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Terra Security raises $8M in Seed round for its agentic AI pen testing solution

These attacks are indiscriminate, targeting individuals, organizations, businesses, and even entire nations.

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US officials leaked Houthi strikes on Signal messaging – but is it safe?

Signal is trusted worldwide for encypted messaging. But a leak from inside the US government is now putting that trust to the test.

 The Signal messaging app logo is seen on a smartphone, in front of the same displayed same logo, in this illustration taken, January 13, 2021.

Browser security co Island raises $250m at $5b valuation

The company has developed a communications technology that enables fast remote connection to corporate computers.

 Mike Fey and Dan Amiga, Co-Founders of Island.

The Israeli startup ActiveFence launches a unique educational podcast

In collaboration with Yuval Malchi – "Galaxy Stars: Protecting the Web."

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Generative AI takes center stage in the fight against hate: Insights from the ‘Hack the Hate’

"Technology has been weaponized against Jews all over the world," said Chen Shmilo at the "Hack the Hate" conference, where tech leaders, diplomats, and influencers rallied to fight online hate.

 Mlamdovsky Somech (right) and Shmilo (left): “We’re adjusting the world for the new battlefield.”

Hack the Hate: The power of AI technology at work against online hate

"We have a unique opportunity to become a global hub for combating hate": 8200 Alumni Association and Generative AI for Good gathered the finest soldiers in the battle against AI-generated hate.

Ron Brummer, Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, Margarita Spichko Schein, Head of Cross platform initiatives division

'Hack the Hate' conference: A groundbreaking effort to combat online antisemitism

TODAY: The 8200 Alumni Association and Generative AI for Good are collaborating in a special initiative, harnessing Israeli technologies to combat online antisemitism.

 Mlamdovsky Somech (Left) and Shmilo (Right): "We want to encourage this industry to harness its strengths and develop effective solutions to the rise of antisemitism online."

UK begins investigation into sensitive-adult-material-platform OnlyFan's age-verification measures

Ofcom investigates OnlyFans for inadequate age verification measures to prevent minors from accessing pornographic content, potentially violating online safety regulations.

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Online sexual abuse of minors in Israel rises post-October 7

All of February will be devoted to increasing awareness of the dangers online among children, teens, and parents.

 Young child uses the computer.