February 22, 2015
6:20 pm

Map of Equation Group's victims (Photo credit: Courtesy)

Kaspersky Lab: Israel spared two major cyberattacks

Software security firm says the Equation Group hacking operation is by far the most sophisticated malware it has uncovered, and the most dangerous; also discovers mega cyber robbery plot

By David Shamah

February 20, 2015
2:42 pm

Illustrative photo of a computer hacker (photo credit: Pexels)

Votiro keeps Gaza porn-video hackers, and other baddies, at bay

It might be too much to expect employees to bypass intriguing e-mails that could be dangerous to open, says Itay Glick. Why tempt them?

By David Shamah

February 17, 2015
7:56 pm

Thai soldiers stand guard at a roadblock outside the Defense Ministry building (background) after Thailand's army chief announced that the armed forces were seizing power, in Bangkok on May 22, 2014 (photo credit: AFP/Christophe Archambault)

Thailand’s military cyber-warfare unit part of a growing trend

From our blogs The Thai army is the latest of a growing number worldwide being conscripted to fight a most untraditional enemy

By Tal Pavel

January 30, 2015
2:55 pm

Network server room (photo credit: AP Photo/Facebook, Alan Brandt)

Israel’s Check Point Software to expand share repurchases

From the web Reuters: The technology created by Israel’s first and biggest cyber-security company is in greater demand than ever

January 22, 2015
6:46 pm

Israeli start-up Pricence accepts first prize in the 2014 MasterCard Israel Technology Award event (Photo credit: Courtesy)

MasterCard gives Israeli start-ups credit for innovation

The international payments company is always scouting for new technology – and loves doing it in Israel, executives say

By David Shamah

January 21, 2015
6:51 pm

Screenshot of a message sent to Sony Pictures employees by 'Guardians of Peace' hackers (YouTube)

Obama’s cyber policy OK, but needs to go further, says expert

Emmanuel Benzaquen: Sharing information about cyber-attacks is important, but preventing them is critical

By David Shamah

January 16, 2015
4:07 pm

Rakuten president Hiroshi Mikitani (L) shakes hands with Viber Media CEO Talmon Marco in Tokyo on February 14, 2014. (Photo credit: Yoshikazu Tsuno/AFP)

Japan and Israel to work together in cyberspace

From the web The Diplomat: As ties between the countries grow, Jerusalem and Tokyo are getting down to business

January 2, 2015
11:50 pm

Travelers walk past a television screen showing North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's New Year speech, at a railroad station in Seoul on January 1, 2015 (photo credit: AFP/ Jung Yeon-Je)

US slaps sanctions on North Korea after Sony hack

Obama says punitive measures come in response to regime’s ‘destructive, repressive’ actions; targets gov’t officials

By AFP

December 30, 2014
7:29 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and President Barack Obama look on as disabled IDF veteran Radi Kaiuf demonstrates the ReWalk exoskeleton system. Kaiuf, who was formerly nearly fully paralyzed, completed the Israel Marathon last year using the system (Photo credit: Kobi Gideon / GPO /FLASH90)

10 Israeli tech ideas that changed the world in 2014

From cyber-security to environmental technology to web design, start-ups and veteran firms made quite an impact

By David Shamah

December 11, 2014
7:17 pm

UK Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude with young participants in a computer coding contest at the D5 Forum in London, December 9, 2014 (Photo credit: Courtesy)

Israel becomes charter member of elite ‘digital government’ club

Experts from five countries join forces at inaugural meeting in London to improve digital services for the public

By David Shamah

December 9, 2014
11:54 pm

Illustrative photo of online shopping (photo credit: Sophie Gordon/Flash90)

Israeli researchers find flaw in Alibaba site

AppSec Labs says faulty code on Chinese e-commerce site has vulnerability that can allow hackers to hijack accounts

By AP

December 1, 2014
6:06 pm

World Bank headquarters in Washington DC (Photo credit: Courtesy World Bank)

World Bank training deal could bring Israeli tech to – Iran?

Cyber-security, water, and agriculture innovation from Israel will be part of the global institution’s program to stem poverty worldwide

By David Shamah

November 4, 2014
3:50 pm

A recent ISACA event (Photo credit: Courtesy)

App turns any Android phone owner into a hacker

AirHopper is one example of an advanced presistent threat, and the world needs to be prepared, says Shai Zandani of ISACA

By David Shamah

November 2, 2014
11:08 am

Crime pays for Radware as cyber-attacks increase

From the web Bloomberg: The Israeli cyber-security firm has been beefing up its US workforce — and there is plenty of business to go around

October 31, 2014
11:04 am

Udo Helmbrecht, the director of the European Network and Information Security Agency, in Athens on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. (photo credit: AP/Derek Gatopoulos)

EU holds largest-ever cyber defense exercise

European Network and Information Security Agency says global web attacks increased by a quarter from 2012-2013

By AP

Topic: cybersecurity

Kaspersky Lab: Israel spared two major cyberattacks

Software security firm says the Equation Group hacking operation is by far the most sophisticated malware it has uncovered, and the most dangerous; also discovers mega cyber robbery plot

Votiro keeps Gaza porn-video hackers, and other baddies, at bay

It might be too much to expect employees to bypass intriguing e-mails that could be dangerous to open, says Itay Glick. Why tempt them?

Thailand’s military cyber-warfare unit part of a growing trend

From our blogs The Thai army is the latest of a growing number worldwide being conscripted to fight a most untraditional enemy

Israel’s Check Point Software to expand share repurchases

From the web Reuters: The technology created by Israel’s first and biggest cyber-security company is in greater demand than ever

MasterCard gives Israeli start-ups credit for innovation

The international payments company is always scouting for new technology – and loves doing it in Israel, executives say

Obama’s cyber policy OK, but needs to go further, says expert

Emmanuel Benzaquen: Sharing information about cyber-attacks is important, but preventing them is critical

Japan and Israel to work together in cyberspace

From the web The Diplomat: As ties between the countries grow, Jerusalem and Tokyo are getting down to business

US slaps sanctions on North Korea after Sony hack

Obama says punitive measures come in response to regime’s ‘destructive, repressive’ actions; targets gov’t officials

10 Israeli tech ideas that changed the world in 2014

From cyber-security to environmental technology to web design, start-ups and veteran firms made quite an impact

Israel becomes charter member of elite ‘digital government’ club

Experts from five countries join forces at inaugural meeting in London to improve digital services for the public

Israeli researchers find flaw in Alibaba site

AppSec Labs says faulty code on Chinese e-commerce site has vulnerability that can allow hackers to hijack accounts

World Bank training deal could bring Israeli tech to – Iran?

Cyber-security, water, and agriculture innovation from Israel will be part of the global institution’s program to stem poverty worldwide

App turns any Android phone owner into a hacker

AirHopper is one example of an advanced presistent threat, and the world needs to be prepared, says Shai Zandani of ISACA

Crime pays for Radware as cyber-attacks increase

From the web Bloomberg: The Israeli cyber-security firm has been beefing up its US workforce — and there is plenty of business to go around

EU holds largest-ever cyber defense exercise

European Network and Information Security Agency says global web attacks increased by a quarter from 2012-2013

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