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CYBEROct 25Bots, deepfakes and surveillance: Israel’s election goes to war onlineNetanyahu and his rivals are tied days from the vote, and both camps are fighting with bots, deepfakes and data.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBEROct 21Angolan-Portuguese singer IAMDDB accuses Israel of stealing her identity in AI videoAngolan-Portuguese artist IAMDDB has condemned the unauthorised use of her likeness in an AI-generated propaganda video shared by Israel's official social media accounts. The Manchester-based singer accuses the government of using her image without permission.EuroNews [en]
CYBEROct 21Malaysia bars civil servants from using Waze, citing Israel’s control of appAll civil servants in Malaysia have been banned from using Waze, following a warning by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of security concerns over the Israeli government’s control of the mobile navigation app. The government announced the decision after a National Cyber Security Committee (NCSC) meeting chaired by Anwar on Tuesday, according to an official circular. “In this regard, all ministry secretaries-general and heads of department must make sure this decision is communicated to all officers...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 16China maps Israeli spoofing with flight data; new US press secretary: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists say they spotted possible Israeli electronic warfare units Chinese military scientists claim they have developed an algorithm that could help identify electronic warfare units using civil aviation flight data. 2....South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 15Israeli ad company helped a spyware firm target Al Jazeera through online ads, researchers sayNBC News
CYBEROct 14Suspected Israeli online operations cause alarm in Iran and LebanonAl Jazeera [en]
CYBERSep 27Israeli UN envoy's Starlink video reaches millions, with nearly 40% of Instagram viewers in IranDanny Danon's viral Starlink video drew 9 million views, with nearly 40% of Instagram viewers in Iran, his office says, prompting a counter-campaign.Fox News World
CYBERSep 22SECURITY BLUNDER : Israeli Government Mapping Site Exposes IDF Installations Inside Gazatheyeshivaworld.com · United States
CYBERSep 22Fake passport images claim Zelenskyy and family chose Israel as homelandA photo amassing thousands of views on social media allegedly shows a scan of Zelenskyy's passport, with Israel as his homeland. Not only are the allegations false, but they've been doing the rounds since 2023.EuroNews [en]
CYBERAug 28This creepy Israeli spy tech is likely operating in a city near youSince the 2013 Edward Snowden leaks, surveillance and debates surrounding it have become part of the American experience. In recent years, Ring video doorbell users have successfully pushed back against the company’s policy of sharing data with police departments. A nationwide movement is demanding the discontinuation of Flock Cameras, a widely adopted automatic license plate reader that gathers data on anyone who drives past. However, another concerning surveillance trend has flown under the radar. Since 2023, local and state police departments across the country have purchased technology forResponsible Statecraft
CYBERAug 23ISRAEL POLICE WARNING : Tech Firms Told To Guard Against Election Influence OperationsIsraeli police have warned tech firms to protect against operations attempting to influence elections. This highlights a national security concern regarding democratic processes.theyeshivaworld.com · United States
CYBERAug 17Israel’s Largest Crypto Broker Reports Data BreachYahoo Finance
CYBERAug 17Israel creates fake think tank in likely attempt to dupe AI chatbotsAt a glance, the Hanover Institute for Public Policy looks like a new think tank dedicated to Israel/Palestine. The organization churns out think-tank style reports on questions such as “Does AIPAC Use ‘Dark Money in Elections?” and “Is Israel Carrying out a Deliberate Campaign of Starvation in Gaza?” But the Hanover Institute is not a real think tank. None of the reports have bylines. A small disclaimer at the bottom of the webpage notes that the organization was created on behalf of the Israeli Government Advertising Agency by Piro, Inc, a firm co-founded by Daniel Rosenberg, the producer ofResponsible Statecraft
CYBERAug 16Israel wants ChatGPT to push its Gaza narrative - PoliticoPolitico reports that Israel is seeking to use ChatGPT to promote its narrative regarding Gaza. This suggests an effort to influence public perception through artificial intelligence.sott.net · United States
CYBERAug 16Israel wants ChatGPT to push its Gaza narrative PoliticoIsrael reportedly seeks to leverage ChatGPT to disseminate its perspective regarding the situation in Gaza. This raises concerns about the use of artificial intelligence for geopolitical narrative shaping and potential propaganda.kenyastar.com · Kenya
CYBERAug 9How a small Israeli startup was linked to rogue AI hacks at OpenAI, Anthropic and MetaThe rogue AI attacks involving OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta all tied back to a small Israeli startup named Irregular.CNBC
CYBERJul 6Iran-Linked Hackers Use New Cavern C2 Framework to Target Israeli OrganizationsThe Hacker News
CYBERJul 3EU lawmaker investigating surveillance hacked by Israeli spyware, report saysAl Jazeera [en]
CYBERJul 2Pegasus fear returns: How Israel’s NSO group exploited WhatsApp and how can you protect your smartphonezeenews · india
CYBERJun 29Iran cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026 , Israeli cyber chief saysal-monitor.com · Israel
CYBERJun 23Israel Smuggled Starlink Systems Into Iran , Former PM SaysA former Prime Minister claims that Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran. This suggests covert state actions involving communication technology with international implications.haaretz.com · Israel