Cyber

Israel's crypto boom meets privacy culture

As cryptocurrency reshapes digital transactions, Israel faces a growing challenge: Protecting personal privacy while maintaining effective oversight of a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByIN COOPERATION WITH JAMES EVANS

In a digital world built on data, privacy is no longer a luxury - it is a value worth protecting.

UK energy chiefs briefed after Iran-linked cyber attack forces British power generator offline

A cyberattack took place in July and was attributed to Iran-linked hackers, forcing a small British generator offline for four days.

AUGUST 24, 2026|ByREUTERS

An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

'Unprecedented' cyberattack on UK power plant caused by hackers linked to Iranian regime - report

The attack occured during the reported Iranian cyberattack that targeted over 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota and several other states in the US, according to the Telegraph.

AUGUST 23, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

An illustrative image of a technical team in a governmental cyber environment with the USA flag.

Trump enlists private sector cyber firms in new offensive against foreign criminal groups

The idea of private sector firms participating in cyber operations against criminal and other targets is not new, and has been controversial in the past.

AUGUST 13, 2026|ByREUTERS

New AI directorate may test Israel's cyber hierarchy - analysis

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Askal takes charge of the PMO’s new AI authority, leading to concerns about overlapping powers and potential clashes.

OCTOBER 26, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Iran's Intelligence Ministry publishes alleged location of anti-regime TV station in Tel Aviv

Iran's Intelligence Ministry claims to have found a TV studio in Tel Aviv belonging to London-based anti-regime outlet Iran International, and published photographs of contributor's residences.

OCTOBER 23, 2025ByJAMES GENN

The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Doha clears UK activist Andy Hall of defamation over migrant rights case

A Doha court overturned the 2022 defamation conviction of British activist Andy Hall, clearing him of charges linked to his advocacy for migrant workers’ rights ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

OCTOBER 18, 2025ByJAMES GENN

Activist Andy Hall attends a meeting at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office to discuss his detainment in Qatar, July 2025.

PM Netanyahu appoints Brig.-Gen. Askal to lead National AI Directorate

Prime Minister Netanyahu appointed Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Askal to lead Israel’s first National AI Directorate, aiming to make Israel a global AI power amid concerns of overlap with cyber AI.

OCTOBER 12, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

IDF Unit 9900 Commander Brig.-Gen. Erez Askal at the Ramon GeoInt360 conference.

IDF cyber defense training guru tells 'Post' about Iran, air defense, ChatGPT, and the future

At the IDF’s cyber base in Beersheba, Lt.-Col. Bar Inbar trains Israel’s next generation of cyber defenders, combining hi-tech innovation with military discipline to safeguard the nation’s security.

OCTOBER 8, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB