Foreign Hackers Target Israeli News Site C14 Ahead of Elections
The Israeli news website C14 successfully defended against nearly 1,900 cyberattack attempts from foreign sources in the 24 hours before the Knesset elections. Security firm IntraHost confirmed all attacks were blocked without data breaches. Experts suggest the timing may be linked to the elections, potentially aiming to disrupt a significant news source or influence polling data. C14 vowed to continue its reporting despite the threats.
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- C14 website blocked nearly 1,900 foreign cyberattack attempts in 24 hours before Israeli elections.
- Attacks aimed to access databases and management systems but were all thwarted by security firm IntraHost.
- Experts suggest the timing of the attacks may be linked to the sensitive election period.
- C14 vowed to continue its reporting and stated no attempts to harm it would be successful.
The Israeli news website C14, affiliated with Channel 14, thwarted approximately 1,900 cyberattack attempts from foreign actors in the 24 hours leading up to the 26th Knesset elections. The attacks, originating from IP addresses in 16 different countries, aimed to access the site's databases and management systems. Security firm IntraHost confirmed that all attempts were blocked without compromising the site's operations or data.
One significant attack involved 604 malicious requests targeting potential vulnerabilities in the site's databases. Hundreds of other attempts sought to access sensitive files, access keys, and administrative interfaces. IntraHost's security systems successfully blocked these intrusions, with some being stopped before reaching the servers.
A source familiar with the matter suggested the timing of the attacks, just before the elections, was not coincidental. The source speculated that the attempts might have been aimed at disabling a significant news outlet during a critical period for voters or were related to election polling data. However, the perpetrators and their specific motives remain undetermined.
Dmitry Sherman, head of cybersecurity operations for C14 at IntraHost, stated that all attempts were blocked and that attackers were unable to penetrate the site's systems. He assured that the security teams are vigilant and prepared for any cyber threat. Shachar Azulai, head of the cyber defense division at Integrity, also confirmed successful defense against the malicious activities, emphasizing the importance of data protection and reporting continuity during election periods.
C14 issued a statement asserting their commitment to continuing their work and reporting the news, stating that no attempt to harm them would deter their operations or their support for press freedom. The statement affirmed that the channel would continue to operate, report, and reach its audience.
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