Israel Archives

Iranian flag waving with cityscape on background in Tehran, Iran. (Sir Francis Canker Photography/Getty Images)

Iran’s financial sector takes another hit as largest crypto exchange is targeted

A $90 million crypto theft from Nobitex marks the second cyberattack on Iran’s financial systems in as many days. Predatory Sparrow claimed responsibility for both attacks.

Jun 18, 2025 By Matt Kapko

A Bank Sepah branch in Tehran, Iran in 2021. Iran-focused media outlets report Bank Sepah branches are closed after a cyberattack. (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)

Iran’s Bank Sepah disrupted by cyberattack claimed by pro-Israel hacktivist group

The attack introduces a clear cyber element with immediate consequences for the country’s critical infrastructure amid a growing conflict between Israel and Iran.

Jun 17, 2025 By Matt Kapko

A photographic illustration shows a mobile phone near the NSO Group company logo in 2022 in the Israeli city of Netanya. (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Judge limits evidence about NSO Group customers, victims in damages trial

The ruling strikes at NSO Group’s fundamental strategy in the case, one observer noted.

Apr 21, 2025 By Tim Starks

Six additional countries identified as suspected Paragon spyware customers

Researchers found suspected Graphite deployments in Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Israel and Singapore.

Mar 19, 2025 By Tim Starks

Israeli court to hear U.S. extradition request for alleged LockBit developer

Rostislav Panev allegedly served as a software developer for LockBit.

Dec 19, 2024 By Greg Otto

An Iranian hacking group has been observed using disguised social media personas to spread and share fake job recruitment websites, employment offers and other content lures to unsuspecting victims. (Credit: Manuel Augusto Moreno via Getty Images)

Iranian hackers using social media, job recruitment sites to lure Israeli spies

Mandiant says the primary motive for the operation appears to be helping the Iranian government identify Iranians who may cooperate with Israel.

Aug 28, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

The Iranian national flag is seen outside the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters during the agency’s Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on March 1, 2021. (Photo by JOE KLAMAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Iran increases phishing attempts on U.S., Israeli targets

APT42 targeted the Biden and Trump presidential campaigns from May to June, Google researchers found.

Aug 14, 2024 By Christian Vasquez

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (2nd L), US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (3rd L) and US President Joe Biden (4th L) listen to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they join a meeting of the Israeli war cabinet in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

Israeli influence operation highlights global disinformation industry

An Israeli firm identified by Meta and OpenAI last week is an example of a burgeoning industry offering influence-for-hire services.

Jun 5, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

A screenshot of a documentary featuring a fake Tom Cruise promoted as part of a Pro-Russian information operation. (Image via Microsoft)

Fake Tom Cruise warns of violence at Paris Olympics in pro-Russian info op

The influence campaign includes a phony Netflix documentary and seeks to undermine France and the International Olympic Committee.

Jun 3, 2024 By Tim Starks

An Iranian flag waves in a wind outside the Vienna International Centre hosting the United Nations (UN) headquarters and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the socalled EU 5+1 talks with Iran take place in Vienna, on July 3, 2014. (Photo by JOE KLAMAR/AFP via Getty Images)

How an Iranian-linked influence campaign pivoted after Oct. 7 attack on Israel

The multi-phase campaign seeks to divide and undermine Israeli society, according to a new Recorded Future analysis.

May 8, 2024 By AJ Vicens