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Former Hamat Security Manager Charged with Hundreds of Cybercrimes
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By איתמר לוין
First reported by Bizportal · 1 day ago
What happened
Mickey Bar, a former information security manager at the Hamat Group, faces hundreds of cybercrime charges for hacking into 26 companies and two kibbutzim. The state claims he used AI-developed malware primarily to spy on women and minors, causing significant financial damage.
- 01Former Hamat security manager indicted for hundreds of cybercrimes.
- 02Allegedly used AI malware to spy on women and minors.
- 03Hacked 26 companies and two kibbutzim, causing millions in damages.
- 04Hamat Group denies connection to employee's alleged private activities.
- 05Evidence includes malware, stolen files, and defendant's admissions.
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