Channel 14 Reports Over 1,900 Cyberattack Attempts Ahead of Election
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Channel 14 reported over 1,900 attempted cyberattacks by foreign actors targeting its website in the 24 hours before election day. Security firm IntraHost confirmed all attacks were blocked without system damage. The incident highlights concerns over foreign election interference, following a Shin Bet operation last week against a similar network. Channel 14 vowed to continue its reporting despite the threats.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Channel 14 faced over 1,900 foreign cyberattack attempts on its website before election day.
- The attacks targeted databases and management systems, but were successfully blocked.
- The incident occurred amid concerns of foreign interference in the elections.
- Last week, the Shin Bet disrupted a foreign network influencing elections via fake social media profiles.
- Channel 14 vowed to continue its work and uphold press freedom.
Channel 14 reported over 1,900 attempted cyberattacks against its news website by foreign actors in the 24 hours leading up to the opening of polling stations. The channel stated that these attempts, which occurred just before the election, aimed to disrupt its operations. Some of the attacks targeted the website's databases and management systems. The security company IntraHost confirmed to Channel 14 that all attempts were blocked and no systems were compromised. This incident occurs amidst broader concerns about foreign interference and disruption efforts related to the upcoming elections. Last week, the Shin Bet announced it had thwarted a network of foreign accounts using dozens of fake social media profiles to influence the election. In response to the attacks, Channel 14 issued a statement affirming its commitment to its work, delivering news, and upholding press freedom and the public's right to know. The channel declared that no attempt to harm them would deter their operations or reporting.
