Full Breakdown
Israel Remains Top Hacktivist Target in Early 2026
9/9/2026, 7:33:05 PM
Context: Geopolitical Conflict and Hacktivist Activity
The Radware H1 2026 Global Threat Report links a surge in hacktivist campaigns to the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. After the October 7 incident referenced in the report, the volume of attacks rose sharply, contrasting with a record low during the first months of the year. The report characterises most of the active groups as part of a pro-Russia, anti-Western collective.
Attack Volume and Target Profile
- Share of global campaigns: Israel accounted for 16 % of all hacktivist attacks, the highest share worldwide, with 784 recorded claims. The United States and the United Kingdom followed at 8 % and 3 % respectively.
- Group dominance: The collective identified NoName057 as the most active, responsible for almost 40 % of the attacks.
- Geographic origin: Approximately 85 % of the attacks were claimed by groups linked to the pro-Russia, anti-Western collective.
- Target sectors: 37 % of incidents hit governmental institutions; other sectors included manufacturing services (8 %), business (7 %), hospitality (6 %) and the financial sector (5 %). The report notes a focus on infrastructure and essential-service facilities, suggesting an intent to pressure public officials.
Official Commentary
He added that the campaign against Iran illustrated how quickly dozens of groups can mobilise against Israeli organisations. The report stresses that the gap between Israel and other nations “continues to widen,” underscoring the growing concentration of hacktivist activity on the country.
Verbatim Quote
“The most significant finding is not merely that Israel once again ranks first, but that the gap between it and the other countries continues to widen,” — Ron Meyran, vice president of Cyber Intelligence at Radware
The findings highlight a pronounced concentration of hacktivist effort on Israel during the first half of 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions and coordinated activity from a largely pro-Russia collective.
