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Surge in Iranian Cyberattacks Threatens Israeli Officials and Academics

2/11/2026

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Israeli security agencies, including Shin Bet and the National Cyber Directorate, report a rise in Iranian cyberattacks since the June 2025 war.
Hundreds of attempts targeted senior officials, academics, and journalists and were thwarted.
Attacks use targeted phishing, impersonating familiar figures to extract personal data.
Authorities urge stronger cybersecurity, including two-step verification and monitoring linked accounts.
In 2025 Israel faced over 26,000 cyberattacks, a 55% increase, ranking third globally.

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Story summary

Israeli security agencies, including Shin Bet and the National Cyber Directorate, report a rise in Iranian cyberattacks since the June 2025 war.
Hundreds of attempts targeted senior officials, academics, and journalists and were thwarted.
Attacks use targeted phishing, impersonating familiar figures to extract personal data.
Authorities urge stronger cybersecurity, including two-step verification and monitoring linked accounts.
In 2025 Israel faced over 26,000 cyberattacks, a 55% increase, ranking third globally.