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Iranian Cyber Attacks Target Israel, Prompt Rapid Response

3/25/2026

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Iran's Cyber Assault

Iranian cyber attackers are attempting to project a false sense of victory against Israel, according to Yossi Karadi, Chief of the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD).
They have attacked Israeli utilities and Gulf state infrastructure and compromised 50 Israeli businesses, while Karadi notes coordinated hacking between Iran and Hezbollah.
The INCD has cut incident-response time from over six hours to about 30 minutes, potentially saving businesses from losses.

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Israel Enhances Cybersecurity

The U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act was passed by the House to establish a grant program for joint research.
Israel's cybersecurity capabilities are gaining recognition, bolstered by the new U.S. legislation.
Israeli security forces uncovered a Hamas scheme using social media to target Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers with malware.
Iran conducted cyber warfare drills to demonstrate its capabilities, underscoring cybersecurity's rising role in regional conflicts.

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Iran's Cyber Assault

Iranian cyber attackers are attempting to project a false sense of victory against Israel, according to Yossi Karadi, Chief of the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD).
They have attacked Israeli utilities and Gulf state infrastructure and compromised 50 Israeli businesses, while Karadi notes coordinated hacking between Iran and Hezbollah.
The INCD has cut incident-response time from over six hours to about 30 minutes, potentially saving businesses from losses.

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