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Cybersecurity Chief Charged With Hacking Companies, Spying on Women
How 3 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by i24NEWS · 1 hour ago
What happened
An Israeli cybersecurity director, Michael Bar, has been indicted for allegedly conducting widespread cyberattacks against companies and individuals since 2019. He is accused of using AI-developed malware to steal data, remotely access computers, and secretly film women using their device cameras.
- 01Cybersecurity director Michael Bar indicted for extensive hacking.
- 02Allegedly used AI-developed malware to steal data and spy.
- 03Accused of remotely accessing 26 companies and individuals' computers.
- 04Filmed women secretly using device cameras, including minors.
- 05Attacks discovered in 2026 after company investigation.
- 06Prosecution seeks pre-trial detention due to advanced skills.
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