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Half of Israelis Targeted by Cyberattacks, Survey Reveals
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Half of Israelis were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, according to a survey by the Israel National Cyber Directorate. While 98% are aware of cyber threats, only a third feel knowledgeable enough to protect themselves. The survey, conducted in October 2026, also found that 67% received suspicious texts before the elections. In response, the INCD launched a new "Click Check" service to help identify malicious links.
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- Half of Israelis were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, a survey by the Israel National Cyber Directorate found.
- 98% of Israelis are aware of cyber threats, but only one-third feel they know how to protect themselves online.
- 67% of Israelis received suspicious text messages in the month before the 2026 elections.
- 13% of respondents experienced online banking fraud or credit card theft in the past year.
- 84% of Israelis reported using at least one cybersecurity measure to protect themselves online.
- The Israel National Cyber Directorate launched a new "Click Check" service to help identify malicious links.
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