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Israelis Aware of Cyber Threats But Lack Skills to Combat Them
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A survey by the Israel National Cyber Directorate found that 98% of Israelis are aware of online threats, but only a third feel prepared to combat them. Half of Israelis have been affected by cyber threats in the past year, with two-thirds receiving suspicious texts monthly. In response to the findings, the Directorate launched "Click Check" to help the public identify malicious links.
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- 98% of Israelis are aware of online threats, but only one-third feel equipped to handle them.
- Half of Israelis have been affected by cyber threats in the past year.
- Two-thirds of Israelis received suspicious text messages in a single month.
- Only 10% of Israelis report suspicious messages to authorities.
- 84% of Israelis have adopted at least one online security measure, with 61% using two-step verification.
- The Israel National Cyber Directorate launched a new "Click Check" service to verify suspicious links.
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