The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cyberterrorism/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png cyberterrorism | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cyberterrorism/ 32 32 FBI director worried as US faces multiple threats ‘elevated all at once’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/fbi-director-worried-as-us-faces-multiple-threats-elevated-all-at-once/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:25:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3359089 From cybercrime to terrorism, Christopher Wray says there is a peak of different dangers, urges partnership between law enforcement agencies and other entities

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]]> IDF computer chief: 3 billion cyber attacks against Israel since beginning of war https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-computer-chief-3-billion-cyber-attacks-against-israel-since-beginning-of-war/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 08:39:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3330636 All attacks were intercepted and no computer systems were compromised, says Mamram commander Col. Racheli Dembinsky

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]]> Israel’s Cyber Directorate warns of phishing attack by Iran-based hacking squad https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-cyber-directorate-warns-of-phishing-attack-by-iran-based-hacking-squad/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:46:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3186666 Governmental software safety watchdog alerts IT officers to malware posing as software update from American cybersecurity firm F5; says Iranian hackers clearly did their homework

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]]> Iranian cyberattacks on US feared after Soleimani killing https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-cyberattacks-on-us-feared-after-soleimani-killing/ Sat, 04 Jan 2020 03:35:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2213880 Iran hackers among world's most aggressive; could target manufacturing facilities, oil and gas plants, transit systems, experts say

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]]> Tailing hackers, with Israel’s help: Meet the FBI’s man in Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/fbi-agent-in-tel-aviv-when-we-knock-on-a-door-they-know-were-coming-to-help/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:38:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2105571 Terrorism, hacking, ransomware, Dark Web drugs are among the challenges faced by cybersecurity attaché Raysyn Roach-Vaden, new to the US embassy; 'It's been a very busy month'

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]]> Anti-terror chiefs want social media help to thwart ‘lone wolves’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-terror-chiefs-want-social-media-help-with-lone-wolves/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:09:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1689970 Home-grown jihadists pose major threat, leading authorities in US, UK, Germany and Canada to turn to Facebook, Google to prevent attacks

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]]> In Israel, teaching kids cyber skills is a national mission https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-israel-teaching-kids-cyber-skills-is-a-national-mission/ Sat, 04 Feb 2017 11:21:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1554706 New training programs aim to prepare children for careers in military intelligence, defense agencies, the high-tech industry and academia

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]]> Censorship won’t defeat online terrorism https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/is-israels-new-facebook-law-really-the-answer-to-curbing-online-terrorism/ Wed, 28 Dec 2016 13:26:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1529432 Israel puts free speech at risk with its new 'Facebook law' -- better to fight incitement directly by calling it out

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]]> 15 years after 9/11, US terror threat is now ‘homegrown’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/15-years-after-911-us-terror-threat-now-home-grown/ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:35:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1459774 A spate of attacks -- including those in San Bernardino and Orlando -- put violent American extremists as much in focus as threats from abroad

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]]> Facebook aiding probe of France live-streamed video at killing https://www.timesofisrael.com/facebook-aiding-probe-of-france-live-streamed-video-at-killing/ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:57:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1410391 'Terrorists and acts of terrorism have no place on Facebook,' the social media giant says

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]]> From Jerusalem shall come forth cyber-security, says cyber guru https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-jerusalem-shall-come-forth-cyber-security-says-cyber-guru/ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:36:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1377836 A planned Jerusalem-based Expert Center aims to help companies make themselves immune from growing threats by hackers

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]]> Pope opens Vatican Holy Door to start Holy Year https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-opens-vatican-holy-door-to-start-holy-year/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 13:04:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1298691 Francis calls to 'put mercy before judgment,' kicking off 12-month jubilee emphasizing leitmotif of papacy

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]]> Next 9/11 will be caused by hackers, not suicide bombers, cyber expert warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/hackers-will-cause-next-911-cyber-expert-warns/ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 17:05:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1167593 Greater US-Israel cooperation urgently needed to counter threat of cyberterrorism infiltrating air traffic controls, says Dr. Gabi Siboni

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]]> France urges tech giants to help fight terror https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-urges-tech-giants-to-help-fight-terror/ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 10:17:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1141272 French minister meets with Google, Facebook, Twitter, asks them to assist in removing terrorist propaganda from web

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]]> Cyber attacks on Israel traced to Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-porn-star-video-spread-malware-in-israel-says-report/ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 19:05:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1139516 'Smash and grab' campaign targeted sensitive data from Israeli government, transport, military and academic organizations

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